New York Times: how Big Tech captured American schools
A New York Times analysis finds that big technology companies are deeply embedded in American schools. In the article's example, Microsoft showed teachers how to use Copilot to write emails to parents and clients.
Who is affected and how
- teacher
- Commercial interests also lie behind training sessions organised by companies.
- school leader
- Procurement decisions should weigh independent evaluation and the risk of dependence.
- education policymaker
- The influence of tech companies in schools needs to be handled transparently.
Sources
- How Big Tech Captured American Schools - The New York Timesnytimes.com · Aug 24, 2026
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