AI Companies Argue There’s a Hidden Cost of Banning AI and Screens at Schools

New York City public schools have imposed a one-year ban on student-facing generative AI tools, affecting about 600,000 students from pre-K to eighth grade, citing concerns about human connection and attention spans. This move aligns with broader efforts across the U.S. to limit technology use in classrooms, though some edtech advocates warn such bans may harm vulnerable students who rely on these tools for learning support.