A pilot program introducing a humanoid robot and AI teaching assistant at Salamanca high school has sparked backlash from educators, citing concerns over appropriateness.
Salamanca HS deployed $57k humanoid robot and AI assistant—first US district—in 40% Native American school. Teachers and NY Dept cited privacy/security risks and cultural misfit; signals institutional resistance to unvetted education AI.
The initiative also includes an AI teaching assistant
Jul 26, 2026
12:14 pm
What's the storyA humanoid robot, named Sally, is being introduced at Salamanca High School in New York as part of a pilot program.
The initiative also includes an AI teaching assistant.
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