AFT President Randi Weingarten calls for classroom screen limits, AI ban in elementary schools, and Big Tech tax
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Summary
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten delivered a speech calling for a nationwide strategy to curb technology use in schools. Her proposals include banning student-facing artificial intelligence in elementary schools, limiting classroom screen time, imposing a tax on big tech companies, and creating AI safety standards. Weingarten framed technology as a major factor contributing to youth mental health struggles and criticized the Trump administration for neglecting its responsibilities in education.
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Weingarten said the Trump administration has turned away from its core responsibilities in American education
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