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.
Open source (opens in a new tab)NYC student screen time restrictions 'don't go far enough,' Council members say

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NYC student screen time restrictions 'don't go far enough,' Council members say (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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Speaking at a City Hall Park rally ahead of a Council oversight hearing on September 15, 2026.

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The Public Advocate separately released a report on AI governance the same day (see related timeline event).

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Mixed or conditional

Case context: Should schools pause student-facing AI despite Microsoft’s new privacy safeguards?

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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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Recorded action: De La Rosa co-authored the September 2 statement urging postponement of NYC’s high-school AI pilots.
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