""The reality is our young people are using AI. We agree that the system needs guidance, the system needs significant safeguards so that families can feel comfortable. But what we cannot do is allow our fear to make us paralyzed.""
""More than 1,400 parents called for a ban on AI in the city's public schools, citing concerns about data security, privacy and plagiarism.""
""In the so-called red category, educators are barred from using AI for deciding grades, promotions, discipline and counseling.""
""The approved - or green - category for educators includes translation, organizing information, lesson planning, and providing extra help for students trying to catch up.""
New York City's education department introduced a traffic-light system for AI use in schools. The guidance prohibits AI for grading and special education plans, while allowing it for translations and organizing information. Concerns from parents about data security and plagiarism have prompted this cautious approach. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels emphasized the need for guidance and safeguards, acknowledging the reality of AI use among students. The department plans to develop a comprehensive playbook by June, addressing both the benefits and dangers of AI in education.
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