Universidad de Washington cancela programa que grababa a maestros de preescolar con cámaras para ...

Investigadores de la Universidad de Washington planned to equip preschool teachers with body-worn cameras to record classroom interactions for developing AI models. The study, led by Dr. Gail Joseph and the Cultivate Learning team, would have captured up to 150 minutes of footage per visit, up to 4 times monthly. The program used an opt-out consent model rather than opt-in, requiring parents to actively decline participation. After parent backlash, the university terminated the research. Key concerns included unclear data sharing policies, lack of translated consent forms for non-native English-speaking families, and vague language about potential future AI uses. Experts noted the study omitted critical information about data retention periods, funding sources, and specific AI providers. The case illustrates how AI data collection is expanding into early childhood education, raising questions about privacy protections and informed consent in educational settings.