Event Brief
Poll finds most Americans think AI harms K-12 schools
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: An NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey found 53% of U.S. adults believe AI does more harm than good in K-12 education, versus 27% who say it does more good than harm. The survey also found 56% think schools that prohibit AI better prepare students for the future, while 44% favor integrating AI tools.
WHO: NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey
WHAT: Survey results show most U.S. adults view AI as doing more harm than good in K-12 education and prefer schools that prohibit AI.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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