New York City bans AI tools through grade 8 for one year, affecting 600,000 students

New York City has imposed a one-year ban on AI tools for students through grade 8, affecting more than 600,000 pupils. Education experts say the move could set a precedent for other US states grappling with how to handle artificial intelligence in classrooms. City authorities plan to use the year to develop guidelines for the safe and appropriate use of AI in education.