Head of major teachers union calls for restrictions on AI, screens in schools

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten advocates for restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) and screen usage in schools, noting that students are “drowning in tech” and calling for research into the effects of AI on student learning.
Weingarten emphasizes the importance of human teachers rather than relying solely on technology, cautioning that a balance is necessary rather than banning tech entirely.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Iowa GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds support efforts to provide science-based guidance for youth screen time, stressing the need for parental support and schools’ role in limiting screen use.
The Surgeon General’s office highlights adverse effects such as cyberbullying and growing myopia among children, urging a limit on unnecessary classroom screen time to foster healthier habits.