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TNB Tech Minute: New York City Bans AI in Classrooms Though Middle School

Sep 2, 2026 · 2m

Summary

City officials plan AI literacy classes for students while permitting teacher use for planning. Meanwhile, Delivery Hero endorsed Uber’s $14.8 billion takeover bid, citing innovation benefits. Uber also announced layoffs of 3,300 employees to streamline operations and reinvest savings following a softened financial outlook.

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Intro: TNB Tech Minute with Julie Chang NYC bans AI in public schools through 8th grade Delivery Hero accepts Uber's $14.8B takeover bid Uber lays off 3,300 employees to streamline Outro and AWS AI sponsorship
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