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New York City officials are expected to announce a sweeping new AI policy this morning, including a ban on student-facing AI tools from preschool through eighth grade. Here’s a rundown of what to expect, according to four sources familiar with the policy and Education Department documents obtained by Chalkbeat.

And with just over a week until the first day of school, more than 4,000 new teachers streamed into the Barclays Center on Tuesday morning for orientation. I caught up with a few of them about what drew them to the classroom, how they’re thinking about AI, and what’s on their minds as the school year approaches.

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NYC to ban student AI tools in 2-K through 8th grade and limit classroom screen time

NYC is expected to release its AI guidance for public schools on Wednesday, banning student-facing AI tools from preschool through middle school and limiting screen time.

Fresh faces, AI fears: 4,000 new teachers gear up for NYC’s first day of school

More than 4,000 new NYC teachers gathered for orientation as educators await new city guidance on student use of artificial intelligence.

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