Teachers union demands pause on humanoid robot in New York high school
The Salamanca Teachers' Association and the New York State United Teachers have called for a halt to the deployment of a humanoid robot at Salamanca High School, citing concerns over the company's background, student data privacy, and the appropriateness of placing a human-like machine in classrooms. Native American residents and local leaders have also criticized the pilot program, saying it is culturally insensitive to test the technology on a school located on Seneca Nation territory where nearly 40% of students are Native American.