Lawmakers voice concerns over use of Amira AI in public schools

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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New Mexico lawmakers recently voiced concerns over transparency and data safety with the use of AI in public schools as 18 local districts and charter schools opt out of the program.

A bipartisan group of 35 state lawmakers sent a letter to Public Education Department Secretary Mariana Padilla last week raising concerns with the use of the AI program Amira ISIP in public schools to