A New York school district has decided to pause its plans to introduce a humanoid AI robot teacher following significant backlash from parents, teachers, and local unions. Concerns were raised about the ethical implications and appropriateness of deploying such technology in classrooms, especially in a school with a Native American majority student population. The robot, nicknamed Sally, was intended to enhance educational experiences but instead sparked controversy, prompting calls for statewide regulations on the use of AI in schools. The Salamanca City Central School District, along with other districts that were considering similar initiatives, is now reviewing the potential impacts of such educational tools.