Microsoft Introduces New AI Privacy Principles for Schools
Microsoft has agreed to a set of privacy principles for its use of artificial intelligence in schools, following recent bans on student-facing AI tools by major school districts like New York City and Los Angeles. The company signed an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), committing to ten enforceable terms that include not training AI models on student or educator data, limiting data collection, prohibiting AI companions for students, requiring human review for high-risk decisions, and providing clear explanations about how its tools function. The agreement aims to address growing concerns from parents and educators regarding the use of technology in schools. The new principles can be added to existing contracts without full renegotiation starting November 2026. AFT President Randi Weingarten emphasized that these terms are legally enforceable, calling them necessary because no other entity has taken similar action. The move reflects Microsoft's proactive approach amid increasing scrutiny of AI in education and aligns with broader efforts by the union to prepare educators for emerging technologies through initiatives like a $23 million AI training hub funded by multiple tech firms.
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