student data privacy
Coverage of student data privacy in the Nexus archive.
- New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A New York school district has paused plans to deploy an AI-powered humanoid robot named 'Sally' in classrooms after backlash from state officials, teachers, and residents. Concerns include the robot's manufacturer, Realbotix, being linked to a company that produces hyper-realistic sex bots, and data privacy risks for students.
- Senators seek answers about hackers obtaining sensitive student data from ostensibly anonymous tip line
Senators Maggie Hassan and Jim Banks have demanded answers from Navigate360 after hackers allegedly stole 93 gigabytes of sensitive student data from its school safety tip line. The breach raised concerns about compromised anonymity and risks to student safety, with the company yet to confirm the extent of the incident. Hackers claimed a hacktivist motive, criticizing law enforcement practices.