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Microsoft Implements New AI Privacy Rules for Schools

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Updated Sep 9

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Microsoft has established a set of AI privacy principles for schools in collaboration with the American Federation of Teachers. These principles include commitments to avoid training AI on student data, limit data collection, and prohibit AI companions, among other measures.

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Sep 9

Microsoft's new agreement introduces enforceable privacy principles for AI use in schools, responding to recent bans on student-facing AI by major school systems.

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Microsoft committed to ten principles that can be contractually enforced by school districts.

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The agreement prohibits AI companions and requires human review for high-risk decisions.

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New York City and Los Angeles implemented one-year bans on AI tools for many students.

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AFT President Randi Weingarten called for a ban on screens before third grade and student-facing AI before middle school.

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Microsoft has new AI privacy rules for schools

The Verge·Sep 9