🔴 LIVE: Committee on Education and Technology

The New York City Council Committee on Education and Technology held a meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing extensively on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in public schools. The discussion covered the deployment of generative AI in classrooms, concerns about student data privacy, the vetting and approval process for AI educational tools, and the need for AI literacy and digital literacy curricula. Council members and witnesses debated the adequacy of current policies, training for teachers, and the transparency of contracts with AI vendors. Several speakers called for a moratorium on AI use in schools until more rigorous evaluations and safeguards are in place. The meeting also addressed issues related to data breaches, vendor accountability, and equity in special education and gifted programs. Public testimony included students, parents, educators, and advocates expressing concerns about AI's impact on critical thinking, student privacy, and educational equity. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were announced, but there was significant emphasis on policy development, vendor oversight, and future procurement transparency.