Samuels supports limited, teacher-supervised AI pilots
New York City Public Schools chancellor
“innovation does not mean more technology”
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
NYC announces a one-year pause on most direct student use through eighth grade, alongside restricted high-school pilots and designated exceptions. This policy predates Microsoft’s September 9 announcement.
Before the quotation
The city announces the policy jointly with its schools chancellor.
After the quotation
Teacher supervision and designated exceptions accompany the grade-specific restrictions.
How this statement is classified
Responding to: A younger-grade pause alongside restricted, teacher-supervised high-school AI pilots is an appropriate approach to student-facing AI.
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Permits limited student use under conditions rather than unrestricted deployment or a schoolwide pause.
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