NYC Schools Halt A.I.-Focused High School After Parental Backlash

11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

Chancellor Kamar Samuels cancelled plans for the Manhattan A.I. high school following a petition with thousands of signatures and widespread parental concern.
Parents cited worries about student safety, data privacy, and the impact of A.I. on critical thinking, prompting calls for a two-year moratorium on generative A.I. in schools.
Despite the halt, school leaders and technology companies remain optimistic about A.I.'s educational potential, as A.I. tools are already widely used in classrooms across New York City.

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