University of Chicago bans technology and AI in social sciences core courses

Aug 24, 2026 · Issue 4 · 4 sources, 4 articles

The University of Chicago's social sciences division is switching to an "analog" mode this fall and banning technology and AI in core courses. According to the Chicago Maroon, the ban applies alongside the university's Claude rollout.

Who is affected and how

university student

In the affected core courses, students may not use AI or digital devices in class.

teacher

Course policies and assessment methods must be adapted to the ban.

education policymaker

This is an example of different AI rules coexisting within one institution.

Narrative: Wave of school AI bans

Sources

• The University Of Chicago Expands Bans On AI And Other Technologyforbes · Aug 24, 2026
• The University Of Chicago Bans AI, Other Technology, In More Coursesforbes.com · Aug 24, 2026
• U. of Chicago’s Social-Sciences Division Bans Tech, AI in Core Courses - The Chronicle of Higher Educationchronicle.com · Aug 24, 2026
• Sosc Core to Institute AI Ban, Technology-Free Classrooms This Fall – Chicago Maroonchicagomaroon.com · Aug 24, 2026

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