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Sally the Robot Teacher Controversy | Cork News
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A humanoid robot named Sally, designed to teach STEM in 100 languages and boost education in a struggling New York school district, sparked outrage after her maker—also known for hyperrealistic sex dolls—was exposed. Critics, including the state teachers union and parents, slammed the pilot as exploitative, especially since it targeted Native American students in one of the poorest districts. The backlash led to the program’s shutdown, with New York pausing all new AI tech purchases until clear educational standards are established.
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