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VSB - Stop Microsoft Copilot! @vsb-copilot.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/05/2026

As of today, the Vancouver School Board sent this document rolling out Copilot 13+ AI in schools. he same technology that has been consistently shown to damage critical thinking skills and isolate teenagers is now being rolled out to all Vancouver students above […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Vancouver School Board
Subject: Introducing Copilot 13+ in secondary schools
May 28, 2026
Dear secondary families,
To support student learning and readiness for a rapidly evolving, technology-rich world, the Vancouver
School Board (VSB) is introducing Microsoft Copilot 13+ for secondary students, aged 13 and older.
Copilot 13+ is an Al-powered conversational assistant developed by Microsoft. It provides a much more
protected environment than other familiar generative Al platforms.
Key features include:

Data protection — Does not use data for training, ensures data is securely stored and encrypted.
Content safety - Filters out inappropriate content, including violence, self-harm and hate.
Currently, Copilot 13+ is available to students in Grades 8-12 who are 13 and older. In subsequent years,
it will be available to students in Grades 9-12, with Grade 8 students gaining access in second semester.
The introduction of Copilot 13+ reflects the reality that generative Al tools are increasingly present in
students’ lives. Our approach is to set up parameters that empower students to utilize Al safely and
responsibly in a District-supported learning environment. The introduction of Copilot 13+ reflects VSB's
commitment to digital literacy and supporting students as they prepare to be active, productive and
socially responsible citizens.
While digital literacy is taught at school, sup...
More information and resources for families about Copilot 13+ is available at govsb.ca/copilot.

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VSB - Stop Microsoft Copilot! @vsb-copilot.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/05/2026

RE: mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116653605819507922 Hey! We're in this article! Go give it a read! It's obviously not our direct opinion, but it's an interesting article nonetheless.

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[name] (he/him) @conejoclint.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy · 18/01/2026

AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots From @pluralistic […] [Original post on ai6yr.org]

A cartoon character with black hair in a ponytail is depicted with a distressed expression, surrounded by several computer windows displaying eyes. The character is crying and appears overwhelmed, conveying themes of surveillance.

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VSB - Stop Microsoft Copilot! @vsb-copilot.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 17/01/2026

RE: socialbc.ca/@vsb_copilot/1158728589… Hello, everyone. 2 days ago, we were told that we were not allowed to speak in the upcoming public delegation meeting. The reason supplied was violating "Policy 7", their general guidelines on all board meetings. They did not specify what […]

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VSB - Stop Microsoft Copilot! @vsb-copilot.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 10/01/2026

On January 26th at 5PM, we will be participating in a VSB Public Delegation meeting to attempt to talk about AI. If you’re interested in joining us, please do! You’ll be given 5 minutes to speak, please be kind. More information: www.vsb.bc.ca/public-delegation-boa… #school […]

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VSB - Stop Microsoft Copilot! @vsb-copilot.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 20/12/2025

Hello, World! We’re a small group of students (slowly growing) who are attempting to prevent the implementation of Microsoft Copilot AI in Vancouver schools. We run a website that allows students to easily generate an email and send it to the Vancouver School Board, and have been spending the […]

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