Chicago, IL, September 2, 2026 — In Chicago, a significant number of candidates seeking seats on the city’s school board have committed to a three-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The pledge, signed by approximately half of the 45 candidates currently running for school board positions, aims to halt the integration of AI technologies for both students and educators for a three-year period.

The initiative is being championed by a local nonprofit organization. In addition to the proposed AI ban, the pledge also calls for measures to reduce overall screen time for students and to strengthen protections for student privacy. Specific details regarding the nonprofit organization leading this effort, such as its name or the exact number of candidates who have signed the pledge beyond the general estimation of ‘half’, were not provided.

The trend reflects growing concerns among some education stakeholders about the rapid adoption of AI tools and their potential impact on learning environments, digital equity, and student data security. The pledge signifies a cautious approach from a segment of the candidates towards integrating new technologies into the public school system.

Further details about the specific types of AI tools the pledge intends to cover or the precise mechanisms for enforcement during the proposed three-year ban were not elaborated upon in the summary. The advocacy for reduced screen time and enhanced privacy protections indicates a broader focus on student well-being and data governance within the scope of this initiative. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Mila Koumpilova, Chalkbeat on blockclubchicago.org, see more information here.

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