AllHere's Chatbot 'Ed' Fails and Costs Los Angeles Unified School District $6 Million
The Los Angeles Unified School District invested up to $6 million in developing the AI chatbot "Ed," meant to provide academic and mental health support for students. The chatbot allegedly failed to meet expectations, and the project collapsed when AllHere, the contracted start-up, faced financial difficulties. Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland was also affected. Founder Joanna Smith-Griffin was removed as CEO in June 2024 and later arrested on fraud charges.
- Date it happened
- 2024-07-01
- Organisation involved
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), AllHere, Alberto Carvalho
- Product, system or model
- AllHere's Ed chatbot
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