Plans for an artificial intelligence-themed high school in New York City have been withdrawn following public outcry over the technology's potential impact on students. The Next Generation Technology High School was intended to be a technology-focused selective school in downtown Manhattan, with the opening set to occur as early as the 2026-27 school year. However, critics have raised concerns about the potential negative impacts AI could have on students' privacy, creativity, and cognitive development. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels withdrew the proposal on April 27, two days before the proposal was set to be discussed at the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) on Wednesday, April 29.