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What Your School's AI Actually Watches
Many schools now run AI on student devices, emails, and even in cameras. Here's what they can — and can't — see.
Builders · Safety & Governance · ~13 min read
What Your School's AI Actually Watches
Many schools now run AI on student devices, emails, and even in cameras. Here's what they can — and can't — see.
What to actually do
- Searches like 'how to hurt myself' usually trigger an alert to a counselor — that part can save lives
- But essays, journal entries, and DMs to friends can also get flagged
- Your personal phone on the school wifi is usually NOT being scanned the same way
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The big idea: AI surveillance at school can protect you and watch you at the same time. Knowing which is which lets you stay in control.
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