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AllHere Chatbot Scandal Shows How Not to Deploy AI in Schools
The Los Angeles Unified School District's failed AI chatbot contract with AllHere has led to the resignation of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho amid an FBI probe. The scandal involves fraud charges against AllHere founder Joanna Smith-Griffin, who allegedly inflated financials and embezzled funds. A whistleblower reported that the chatbot 'Ed' collected student data in violation of policies, risking exposure of personally identifiable information. The article highlights the need for transparency, parental consent, and rigorous evaluation before deploying AI in schools, and calls for stronger data privacy protections and school choice policies.
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