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Education Department officials are delaying plans to release final guidance on artificial intelligence in schools after widespread pushback from families, educators, and local politicians.

Officials said they plan to share new guidance before next school year and signaled that they are considering stricter limits on AI use, especially for young students. Read more in today’s top story.

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NYC delays school AI guidance after backlash

New York City education officials postponed final AI guidance for schools following public backlash, political pressure, and nearly 6,500 comments on a draft policy.

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