New York will prohibit the use of artificial intelligence by students in public schools up to 8th grade. This measure was implemented as part of a new educational policy that aims to protect the cognitive development of younger students.
The restriction applies specifically to students in elementary school and beginning of secondary school in New York City public schools. The main objective is to ensure that these students do not replace their own intellectual work with the use of AI tools.
According to the approved policy, the main concern of educational authorities is to preserve students' critical thinking. The measure recognizes that, at this stage of academic training, it is essential that students develop their own reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
New York's decision represents one of the most restrictive approaches adopted by a large American school system regarding the use of generative AI by students. This position contrasts with other jurisdictions that have been exploring ways to integrate these technologies in a pedagogically appropriate manner.
