University of Chicago cutting use of AI by banning technology in classrooms for first-year law students

The University of Chicago has introduced a new strategy to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in its law school, prohibiting first-year law students from using technology like phones and computers during classes.
The main goal is to encourage students to think critically on their own rather than rely on AI for quick answers.
Dean Adam Chilton of UChicago Law emphasized the need for students to learn both how to think independently and how to use AI appropriately in real-world scenarios.
The approach in the law school raises broader questions about how AI should be used in education from kindergarten through college.
Chicago Public Schools have blocked certain AI products, require AI citations in student work, and developed an acceptable use policy and guidebook for educators.
The Chicago Teachers’ Union has called for a ban on student-facing AI in elementary classrooms and AI chatbots for students under 16, to protect student data and teaching roles.
The University of Illinois at Chicago requires students using AI to acknowledge its code of conduct.
As the debate continues, the Illinois State Board of Education is working on new guidance to help schools integrate AI thoughtfully while maintaining the central role of educators and prioritizing student development.

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