New York City has announced a one-year pause on the use of artificial intelligence tools in public elementary and middle schools. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said around 40 educational AI tools will be halted as the city focuses on human interaction and traditional learning methods. The policy covers nearly 600,000 students up to eighth grade.

New York City has announced a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students in public elementary and middle schools, marking one of the most restrictive measures adopted by a US school district over the use of the technology in classrooms.

The policy comes as education authorities across the US grapple with rules governing AI in schools. Other districts, including Los Angeles, are reviewing their policies on the technology.

Around 40 Educational Tools To Be Halted

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday that schools would stop the current use of about 40 educational tools in classrooms.