Education Secretary Linda McMahon discusses AI in K-12 classrooms on CNN's State of the Union.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on August 23, 2026, to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in K-12 education. She referenced her visit to the Alpha School in Austin, Texas, where students interact with chatbots. McMahon stated that parents should have the right to opt their children out of AI teaching tools if they do not see the desired outcomes.
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Linda McMahon: Parents Should Have 'Every Right' to Opt Out of AI Teaching
parental opt-out rights · neutral
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McMahon says AI can be a 'great tool' for students
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Breitbart leads with McMahon's endorsement of parental opt-out rights, while The Hill frames her remarks around AI as a great tool for students.
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“McMahon says AI can be a 'great tool' for students”
“Linda McMahon: Parents Should Have 'Every Right' to Opt Out of AI Teaching”
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Linda McMahon appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" on August 23, 2026, to discuss AI in K-12 education.
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