New York City puts a moratorium on generative AI through eighth grade

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a moratorium on generative AI use in public schools for students through eighth grade, while requiring AI literacy coursework for high school students and piloting five AI education programs.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the city would place a moratorium on the use of generative AI in public schools for students up to eighth grade. The city plans to require AI literacy coursework for high school students and pilot five AI education programs for student use.