Mamdani Bans AI in NYC Schools
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Article body wasn't reachable. The HN discussion summary is below.
What commenters are saying
Commenters largely support the ban, arguing kids need to learn foundational skills without AI, comparing it to banning calculators in early math. Some dissenters say it puts students at a disadvantage, akin to banning personal computers in the 1980s. Several note the policy aligns with tech elite parenting, e.g., Peter Thiel limiting screen time. Others cite early evidence of AI harming learning, with higher homework scores but worse test results. The ban includes a year-long waiting period and a high school AI literacy class with limited screen time.