Eric Dinowitz: policy changes made, "but there's also a lot more to do"
New York City Council member
“there have been changes to policy made, that you're listening — but there's also a lot more to do.”
Source and context
Reporting
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Reports a City Hall Park rally and Council oversight hearing where members argued the Sept 2 policy does not go far enough.
Before the quotation
Speaking at a City Hall Park rally ahead of a Council oversight hearing on September 15, 2026.
After the quotation
The Public Advocate separately released a report on AI governance the same day (see related timeline event).
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Case context: Should schools pause student-facing AI despite Microsoft’s new privacy safeguards?
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Why this label?
Dinowitz acknowledges the administration has made policy changes in response to concerns while insisting more is needed, combining partial credit with continued pressure — consistent with how similar statements in this case have been classified.
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