Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Our investigation found security risks

A student asked on a search engine, "Why does my boyfriend hit me?" Another, in an email, threatened suicide over unrequited love. A gay teenager opened up about his struggles in an online journal…

AI Surveillance Is Being Installed In Schools To Keep Kids Safe. But That’s Not All

picture alliance/picture alliance/Getty ImagesIn recent years, schools across the United States have increasingly adopted artificial intelligence technologies to monitor students’ online activities, aiming to prevent violence and protect mental health. Vancouver Public Schools in Washington state exemplifies this trend, utilizing AI-powered surveillance software to keep a close eye on school-issued devices 24/7. While the intention behind these …

Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent harm. An investigation found security risks.

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices to help keep them safe. But that is raising questions about privacy and security.

Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. An investigation found security risks

Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tablets

Student privacy vs. safety: The AI surveillance dilemma in WA schools

One student asked a search engine, “Why does my boyfriend hit me?” Another threatened suicide in an email to an unrequited love. A gay teen opened up in an online diary about struggles with homophobic parents, writing they just wanted to be themselves.

Schools use AI to monitor kids, hoping to prevent violence. Reporters' investigation found security risks

Vancouver Public Schools and many other districts around the country have turned to technology to monitor school-issued devices 24/7 for any signs of danger.