The AI Moratorium: A Precedent for Educational Pragmatism?
The New York City Department of Education's decision to ban AI use in classrooms until high school age has sparked a mix of reactions, from optimism about a more human centered approach to education to criticism that this will put the city at a disadvantage in preparing its students for an increasingly technology driven environment.
However, beneath the surface level debate lies a more nuanced issue: what does it mean to be 'ready' for AI, and who gets to decide?