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

A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom. This decision follows backlash from state education officials, teachers, and local residents. Opponents argued that a robot built by a company associated with sex dolls has no business in classrooms. The pause comes as the community and officials raise serious concerns regarding the appropriateness of the specific AI technology for use within the educational environment.