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Weingarten Announces Microsoft Safety, Privacy Deal for Classroom AI

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC · How we work

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AFT president Randi Weingarten announced a safety and privacy agreement with Microsoft for classroom AI use.
She warned AI should not replace human decision-making in schools because of student privacy and cheating concerns.
She said many schools initially banned AI but are now easing restrictions and adopting detection tools.
She urged the federal government, specifically President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, to champion AI safety measures.

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AFT president Randi Weingarten announced a safety and privacy agreement with Microsoft for classroom AI use.
She warned AI should not replace human decision-making in schools because of student privacy and cheating concerns.
She said many schools initially banned AI but are now easing restrictions and adopting detection tools.
She urged the federal government, specifically President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, to champion AI safety measures.