NYC Schools ban AI features in dozens of programs amid confusion over list
Mayor Mamdani announced restrictions on student-facing AI tools; some companies say their products lack generative AI
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced restrictions on student-facing artificial intelligence tools used in New York City public schools, flagging more than 38 programs including widely used reading and math curriculums and the Education Department's own chatbot. Weeks after the announcement, companies questioned why their products appeared on the list, with several insisting they do not use the prohibited technology.