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Connecticut lawmaker pushes for AI limits in schools

A Connecticut state senator is calling for a closer look at how artificial intelligence is used in schools, warning that students may be relying on AI instead of developing their own research and critical-thinking skills.

News 12 Staff

Sep 19, 2026, 12:07 PM

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A Connecticut state senator is calling for a closer look at how artificial intelligence is used in schools, warning that students may be relying on AI instead of developing their own research and critical-thinking skills.

State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, who also teaches at the college level, says educators should create standards that encourage creativity and independent thinking beyond what AI can produce.

While a new Connecticut law protects children from harmful AI chatbots, it does not ban or limit the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.

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