# New York City suspends generative-AI access for students through eighth grade

_Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:54 PM EDT · Policy, AI · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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New York City will temporarily bar elementary and middle school students from using student-facing generative-AI software during the coming school year, the mayor's office announced. The one-year moratorium applies through eighth grade and also prohibits companion chatbots across all grades. The city will provide twice-yearly AI-literacy classes for public high school students and run supervised pilots using a limited number of AI platforms for some high school students. Teachers may continue using AI for instructional planning and operational work.

## Sources

- [apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/zohran-mamdani-ai-ban-nyc-schools-647f6a968eea0399521b7934418b1aff)

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