NYC bans AI in K-8 public schools, sparking debate over customized education vs. blanket prohibition
altryne · x · 2026-09-03
Per jameygannon, Mayor Mamdani has banned AI use in NYC public schools for K through 8th grade. XRarchitect pushes back sharply: AI offers customized education at a level "100x better than a tired teacher handling 35 kids," arguing the ban stops kids from even knowing the technology exists. The original poster asks parents what their AI policy at home is.
Related event: NYC Bans Generative AI for K-8 Public School Students for One Year(28 posts)→
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