NEW YORK CITY, New York (WABC) — New York City Schools is rolling out new guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence in schools.
The district said AI can be used by teachers and school leaders for things like brainstorming, organizing ideas, scheduling and drafting non-sensitive communications.
But the guidelines said AI should not be used for student counseling, behavioral monitoring, and grading.
“While there is no tool or resource in the world that can replace what our teachers bring to their classrooms every day, AI can be used as a powerful tool to make the work of our educators more efficient, giving them more time to focus on supporting our students as they develop essential critical thinking skills,” said Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels. “This guidance is designed to empower our educators to choose tools that support our students without compromising on safety or academic integrity, while teaching our children when and how to use AI appropriately.”
Families, teachers, and school leaders have 45 days to share feedback on the guidelines before they go into effect.
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