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The Los Angeles school district, the nation's second-largest, banned student use of chatbots at all grade levels.

AI detection software has recently improved in its ability to flag chatbot-written text while avoiding false positives.

The University of Sydney has adopted a "two-lane approach" where students must complete some assessments in person to restrict AI use, while other assignments require the use of AI.

In September 2026, the New York City school district limited student AI use in grades K-8.

Harvard University does not have a central set of rules regarding AI.

Harvard College Dean David Deming stated his intention to produce AI use guidelines for the college by the end of the academic year.

Harvard College Dean David Deming wrote in a note to students that he favors more AI where it can deepen learning, but the school was also looking to make some assignments AI-proof.

At Cornell University, students accused of minor AI misuse can accept responsibility and complete a workshop and reflective work.

Cornell's Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Steve Jackson, stated that the university's new disciplinary program for AI misuse would not apply to cases of plainly egregious misconduct.

The University of Chicago has banned AI in certain required social sciences courses.

Cornell University created a disciplinary process to address AI cheating without leaving permanent marks on students' records.

The University of Chicago recently adopted new academic integrity rules.

The University of Chicago's law school banned phones, tablets, and laptops in first-year classrooms.

UC Berkeley's law school adopted a policy forbidding AI use to conceptualize, outline, draft, revise, and edit work submitted for credit.

USC Provost Andrew T. Guzman said the university is developing a new AI literacy initiative for all undergraduates.

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School has created a prompt engineering course for M.B.A. students.

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack has said the university will not ban AI tools.

Ohio State’s president Ravi V. Bellamkonda stated that the appropriateness of offloading tasks to AI depends on the academic field and the student's stage of learning.

Union College President Elizabeth Kiss stated that universities must educate students on the thoughtful use of AI and its limitations.