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Aborted plan for life-like robot in NY classroom alarms state teachers union
An aborted plan to introduce a life-like robot named Sally, developed by Realbotix, into a New York classroom has raised concerns with the state teachers union. The silicone-skinned android, set to debut in Salamanca High School this fall, was powered by AI.
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