{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cms13fq1700046z05nq5d4thp","slug":"a-robot-named-sally-a-school-pilot-and-a-pause-20260726","title":"A Robot Named Sally: A School Pilot and a Pause","level":"EASY","publishedAt":"2026-07-26T01:02:33.944Z"},"topic":{"slug":"a-robot-named-sally-a-school-pilot-and-a-pause-20260726","category":"education"},"article":{"paragraphs":["A school in upstate New York planned to use a humanoid robot named Sally in high school classes. The robot has silicone skin, long brown hair and can move its arms and make expressions. Students would use a personal code so Sally can continue conversations and help with homework.","The robot was made by a company called Realbotix and will use an AI system named Optio. The school paid $57,590 for the robot and software. The plan was paused on July 24, 2026 while the district and the state work on student privacy agreements. Local teachers and parents raised concerns about the robot in class."],"wordCount":105,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"robot","example":"The robot helped students with simple exercises.","phonetic":"/ˈroʊ.bɒt/","definition":"a machine that can do tasks or talk to people"},{"word":"classroom","example":"We study in the classroom every day.","phonetic":"/ˈklæs.ruːm/","definition":"a room where students learn at school"},{"word":"privacy","example":"Parents worry about student privacy.","phonetic":"/ˈpraɪ.və.si/","definition":"keeping personal information safe"}],"quiz":[{"answer":"Sally","question":"What is the robot's name?"},{"answer":"$57,590","question":"How much did the school pay for the robot and software?"},{"answer":"July 24, 2026","question":"When was the plan paused?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you think a robot helper would make schoolwork easier for you? Why or why not?"},{"question":"Have you ever used an app or website to get homework help? What happened?"},{"question":"What do you think when you hear the word 'robot' in a classroom?"}]}