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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
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A New York school district has paused the deployment of an AI-powered humanoid robot named 'Sally' following community backlash. Concerns were raised regarding data privacy and the manufacturer's alleged ties to a company that produces adult-oriented products.
NEW YORK — A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns, including the maker's ties to a company that produces hyper realistic sex bots.
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