First reported by Spectrum News NY1
NYC delays release of guidelines of AI use in schools
NYC schools chancellor halts tech purchases as AI policy faces delays and backlash
New York City public schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has instructed principals to pause technology purchases until a new AI policy is finalized. The policy, originally due last month, was delayed after a previous draft sparked significant backlash and protests. The draft policy approved AI use by teachers for lesson planning but not for grades or discipline, while leaving student use of AI and critical thinking guardrails unaddressed. The pause on tech buying reflects growing backlash against AI and educational technology across NYC schools.
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We realize that any policy changes … may potentially impact your technology buying decisions this summer
The policy was due last month but delayed until later this summer after a previous draft fueled bitter opposition and protests
From the article
The chancellor released a draft AI policy in March, which approved its use by teachers in lesson plans but not for grades or discipline. But the plan glossed over student use of AI and key guardrails around critical thinking and
the public…
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