NY school district pauses AI robot teaching assistant rollout amid controversies about manufacturer

A school district in rural New York has paused a program to bring in a robot assistant teacher as it reviews privacy concerns. The Salamanca City Central School District's board initially approved the nearly $60,000 purchase of an AI-driven robot from Realbotix, which would not only be in the classroom, but could communicate with students through their laptops. The robot, named Sally, is designed to resemble a human, with silicone skin and long brown hair. It will remain seated but will be capab