Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled.
Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage.
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Published: 25 July 2026
Source: The New York Times
Category: News
Topics: Children & education · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 26 July 2026
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