New York City has implemented a one-year ban prohibiting students in grades 8 and below from using generative AI software in public schools. ^[1] The article 'Generative AI in 2026: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Your Career' is a practical guide published on Write A Catalyst that introduces generative AI and agentic AI. ^[2] In a blog post published on 2026-09-02, Jordan Goodman argued that since the explosion of generative AI usage, much of the internet is pretty much unusable. ^[3] The ban specifically applies to all generative AI software aimed at students from grade 8 downwards. ^[4] The New York City Mayor's Office described the new regulation as the broadest ban on AI usage currently in effect in the United States. ^[5] The article highlights the skills that matter for professionals working with generative AI and agentic AI. ^[6] The article provides advice for beginners on how to start building a career in generative AI and agentic AI. ^[7] Jordan Goodman said on 2026-09-02 that search engines now inject AI responses while he wants the answer from the original source directly. ^[8] Jordan Goodman said on 2026-09-02 that social media platforms are being bombarded with slop posts from bots, and that this led him to deactivate most of his accounts, especially on X. ^[9] Jordan Goodman stated on 2026-09-02 that the barrier to generating content is trending toward zero, causing noise to drown out signal. ^[10] The city recommends limiting daily screen time to 30 minutes for students in grades 3-5 and 45 minutes for students in grades 6-8. ^[11]