Teacher Unions and Microsoft Announce AI Safety and Privacy Standards for Schools

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and Microsoft have partnered to create a national AI safety and privacy standard for schools. This agreement establishes legally enforceable protections, including preventing student data use for AI training, prohibiting tracking, requiring human oversight, and ensuring transparency. It addresses the lack of comprehensive federal and state AI regulations, aiming to safeguard students, families, and educators.