NewzA school district in rural upstate New York has suspended plans to introduce an AI-powered, humanoid robot into the classroom. The decision follows the emergence of concerns regarding the manufacturer’s corporate associations.
The pause was prompted by reports linking the Las Vegas-based developer of the robot to a company that manufactures hyper-realistic sex dolls. While the school district had initially intended to deploy the technology for educational purposes, the connection to the adult industry has led officials to halt the project while the situation is reviewed.
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