How LAUSD Supt. Carvalho's bet on AI went bust and led to FBI raids - Los Angeles Times
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by Richard Winton, Howard Blume, Brittny MejiaFebruary 27, 2026
Rather than go with a major player, LAUSD chose a small startup to develop an AI chatbot for students. How it all unraveled, culminating in FBI raids on the superintendent.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/27/2026