# Robot Teacher Controversy in Salamanca | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-07-27T17:38:58+00:00
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A school district in Western New York nearly brought a lifelike robot teacher assistant named Sally into classrooms—complete with silicone skin and a $58,000 price tag—only to face a firestorm after discovering the maker, Realbotix, is linked to a company that produces realistic sex dolls. Parents, educators, and even the state education commissioner raised alarms, prompting the district to halt the project. The union president called it inappropriate for schools and demanded statewide safeguards. While Realbotix insists Sally is strictly for education and boasts real-time conversational abilities, the controversy has cast doubt on the future of humanoid AI in classrooms as state officials scramble to establish guidelines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/27834500be18ce08

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