The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the impact of artificial intelligence on children’s learning and directed the central and state governments to submit comprehensive action plans on AI integration, digital literacy, and screen-time limits. The court registered the matter as a Public Interest Litigation focused on the welfare of Generation Z, Alpha, and Beta, highlighting concerns over how AI is changing educational behaviour, according to medianama.com.
Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand emphasized that children’s increasing dependence on AI and technology could alter how they learn, understand, and interact with educational content. The court noted risks such as the extinction of handwriting skills, loss of reading physical books, and overreliance on speech-to-text and AI-generated content. These changes could erode independent thinking, analytical abilities, and original writing skills, potentially stunting cognitive development that arises from traditional reading and writing practices.
The court’s observations underscore the urgency of revising education policies to address these challenges. The order highlights the need to balance technology use with preserving fundamental learning skills. This move aligns with broader concerns about AI’s influence on education and child development globally, where policymakers are increasingly examining how to integrate AI without compromising critical cognitive and literacy skills.
The Rajasthan High Court’s directive requires the Centre and State governments to file detailed action plans on AI and digital technology use in education and to set limits on screen time. The court’s order, dated August 2026, marks a significant judicial intervention in regulating AI’s role in shaping future generations’ learning habits.