NY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCRAPS HUMANOID ROBOT PLAN

The district announced the pause on July 24 via social media, citing the need to address enhanced student data protection measures. The humanoid robot initiative had drawn criticism from stakeholders worried about student privacy implications and the role of AI in educational settings. Realbotix, the company behind the pilot, specializes in humanoid robotics technology. The specific details of the robot's intended classroom use were not fully outlined in the district's announcement. The decision reflects broader concerns about AI implementation in schools, where student data protection remains a top priority. Similar initiatives across the U.S. have faced comparable resistance as districts weigh the benefits of emerging technology against privacy safeguards. The district did not provide a timeline for when or if the project might resume. Salamanca City Central said it would continue evaluating the proposal as it works to strengthen its data privacy framework.