Why India’s schools should take note of New York’s AI ban
Such a change can create better outcomes in schools. But it will only solve one part of the problem — devices in schools
On September 2, 2026, New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels introduced stringent regulations on AI usage and screen time within the city's public school system. The new policy, which is set to last for a year, bans student-facing AI tools for students ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade.
This restriction directly impacts more than 600,000 students, who constitute one of the largest public school systems in the United States. Rather than embracing AI-assisted learning, the city has chosen to focus on educating children about how these systems function, coupled with age-appropriate limits on screen time. The policy stipulates that all communication must be in English, written in complete sentences, and cannot be abusive or personal in nature.
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