AI Bans in NYC and LA Draw Criticism Amid Calls for Industry Controls
What happened
New York City and Los Angeles have implemented bans on artificial intelligence within their public school systems. While the City of New York has banned generative AI for students in grades 2 through 8, Los Angeles has indefinitely blocked AI on school devices for over 378,000 students.
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Why it matters
The push for strict controls on educational software is underway, with the New York City Council calling for an all-member hearing to question AI companies about their dangers. This regulatory push occurs as Anthropic and OpenAI face scrutiny regarding the market viability of their AI education tools.
NYC and LA previously established agreements regarding AI safety principles with major technology firms like Microsoft and OpenAI.
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Who's involved
- Los AngelesCity whose school district indefinitely banned AI on devices.
- City of New YorkMunicipality where generative AI use was banned in public schools.
- Donald TrumpPresident who dismissed warnings from AI companies as a 'sick conspiracy'.
- AnthropicAI corporation whose leadership urged companies to slow development.
- Kamar SamuelsChancellor leading the charge on the NYC school AI ban for grades 2-8.
- New York City CouncilLegislative body that responded to AI concerns by calling for a hearing.
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles
seat of Los Angeles County, and largest city in California, United States
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City of New York
municipal government of New York City, New York, United States
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Anthropic
American artificial intelligence corporation