New York City Rescinds Ban on ChatGPT Use in Public Schools

The chancellor of New York City's school system says the city has revoked its ban on the use of ChatGPT in public schools. From a report: Chancellor David Banks wrote in an op-ed, published by Chalkbeat Thursday, that while the school system proceeded with 'initial caution' concerning artificial intelligence (AI) programs earlier this year, they will now work to integrate the programs into the curriculum. He wrote that they consulted with technology and education experts to come to the decision and are ready to teach students about the advantages and disadvantages of AI.

'Our nation is potentially on the brink of a significant societal shift driven by generative artificial intelligence,' he wrote. 'We must make sure that this technology's benefits are equitably distributed to prevent further widening of socioeconomic gaps in our country.' Schools will now use resources developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to 'encourage all schools to engage students in activities exploring how artificial intelligence has already impacted their lives and the broader issues it presents to our society,' Banks added.

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