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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Philip Marcelo, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The school district had approved the purchase of the robot for nearly $60,000.
A school district in upstate New York has put its plan to use a humanoid robot teacher on hold. The decision comes after concerns were raised by state education officials, teachers, and local residents. The robot, nicknamed "Sally", was intended to enhance education for high school students studying robotics and technology.
The robot's manufacturer has ties to a company that produces realistic sex bots, which was one of the concerns. The school district had approved the purchase of the robot for nearly $60,000. Further details on the situation are available from KSAT 12's source.
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Category: schools Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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