A. I. High School Is Put on Hold After Parental Backlash
New York City's Education Department halted plans to open an A.I.-focused high school in Manhattan due to parental backlash over the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in schools. The decision came amid concerns about the technology's safety and impact on critical thinking.
New York City's Education Department was set to open an A.I.-focused high school in Manhattan, but the plan was halted by Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels due to parental opposition. The school would have started with 100 ninth-grade students and grown to 450 students, focusing on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, computer science, and robotics. Parents expressed concerns about the lack of information on A.I. programs used in schools and the data they collect. The city's Education Department has started developing guidelines for A.I. use in schools and published a playbook for A.I. in consultation with educators and education technology companies. The decision to halt the school's creation reflects the intense opposition to A.I. adoption in New York City schools.
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