Security News > 2023 > January > ChatGPT banned in NYC schools over learning impact concerns
The NYC Department of Education has banned the use of ChatGPT by students and teachers in New York City schools as there are serious concerns about its use hampering learning and leading to misinformation.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to integrate ChatGPT into Bing to give its search engine an edge over competitors like Google Search.
Of Education is worried about the information that ChatGPT may convey to students, specifically the safety and accuracy of its answers.
Due to concerns about negative impacts on student learning and concerns regarding the safety and accuracy of content, access to ChatGPT is restricted on New York City Public Schools' networks and devices.
The ban applies to school devices and internet networks, so students and teachers who still wish to use ChatGPT despite the NYC Dept.
Still, the NYC Department of Education's concerns about the accuracy of information provided by ChatGPT are valid.