NYT
Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
A school in New York had planned to introduce an A.I.-powered robot named Sally, which students had helped design. The robot was programmed with a female appearance, dark hair, and an upbeat personality. The school removed the robot after receiving community opposition to the project.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/nyregion/robot-school-new-york-salamanca.html