New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school starting this year

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani was joined by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli, New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and other board members as they discussed the state’s budget.

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