Microsoft and the American Federation of Teachers have reached a binding agreement that limits how student data can be used in AI tools, including a ban on using school data to train models and restrictions on emotionally manipulative AI companions. New York City and Los Angeles are also pausing student AI use while they audit privacy and accountability risks, as schools debate how to safely adopt tools from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. #Microsoft #AmericanFederationofTeachers #Google #OpenAI #Anthropic #NewYorkCity #LosAngeles
Keypoints
- Microsoft agreed to new AI privacy and safety rules for schools.
- The agreement bars using student or teacher data to train AI systems.
- AI companions that create emotional attachment are prohibited.
- New York City and Los Angeles have paused student AI use for one year.
- Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are under pressure to adopt similar protections.