New York City has issued its first set of rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in public schools, and the guidance is drawing significant backlash from many parents. According to reporting, critics argue the rules are too limited and do not adequately address concerns about how AI tools may affect students. Some parents call for the rollout to be slowed, saying the current approach does not sufficiently tackle issues they associate with AI adoption in schools. Among the concerns raised are potential impacts on children’s mental health and cognitive development. Others point to environmental considerations, including the energy and emissions associated with using AI systems. While the city’s policy sets expectations for how AI may be used in schools, families advocating for tighter safeguards say the framework does not go far enough to address the risks they see. The dispute centers on whether the rules provide adequate protections and oversight as AI use expands in classrooms.