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New York school shelves AI robot teacher after outcry over company's ties to sex dolls

A New York school district has suspended plans to deploy Sally, a US$58,000 AI-powered humanoid robot, after widespread criticism over the manufacturer's connection to sex dolls and concerns about classroom privacy and teacher displacement.

By Aisyah Razak · 2 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Kelantan Embraces AI to Transform Early Childhood Education

Kelantan's education authorities are leveraging artificial intelligence to modernise early childhood learning. A state-level competition showcased 14 educator groups developing AI-powered teaching materials for kindergartens and childcare centres.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jul 2026 · 4 min read