The New York City Department of Education has blocked access to ChatGPT on its networks and devices over fears the AI tool will harm students’ education.
A spokesperson for the department, Jenna Lyle, told Chalkbeat New York – the education-focused news site that first reported the story — that the ban was due to potential “negative impacts on student learning, and concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content.”
“While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers…