Teachers union president calls for balanced restrictions on AI and screens in schools
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CHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk
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Summary
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten called for restrictions on AI and screen usage in schools, arguing that students are "drowning in tech" and need real human teachers rather than robots or chatbots. She clarified she is not seeking a ban but rather a balanced approach with more research on AI's effects on student learning.
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I am not calling for an AI ban
drowning in tech
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