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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
NPR News Wednesday 29 July 2026, 09:24 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.(Image credit: Abbie Parr)

A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.

(Image credit: Abbie Parr)

New York (LOCATION) Abbie Parr (PERSON)
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