NYC's Department of Education adopts a policy barring public school students from using AI until high school, banning companion chatbots in all grades, and more (Matthew Haag/New York Times)

The New York City Department of Education announced a policy that prohibits public-school students from using artificial-intelligence tools until they reach high school, banning companion chatbots in all lower grades. The rule applies to all public schools citywide and will take effect for the upcoming school year.