Name: Do the risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits?
Uploaded: 2026-02-09T14:56:15.348Z
Duration: 6 min 23 s
Description: A new report says the risks of AI in education are greater than the benefits. NewsdayTV spoke with a panel of experts on the topic.

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$60 million to fix Pothole Island ... $5 million in unclaimed funds ... 1st practice for new Islanders coach&nbsp;

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Latest on Iran war and deadline ... 2 injured in Jericho house fire ... Missing girl's dad files $10M suit ... 1st practice for new Islanders coach

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Cybersecurity incidents rising in schools

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Reports of cybersecurity incidents in our schools are on the rise. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Pete DeBoer ran&nbsp;his first practice as Islanders coach on Monday at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, after taking over from the recently fired Patrick Roy. Newsday&#39;s Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

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Pete DeBoer ran his first practice as Islanders coach on Monday at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, after taking over from the recently fired Patrick Roy. Newsday's Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano visits Kōre Mat Pilates Studio in Baldwin.

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Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Kōre Mat Pilates Studio in Baldwin.

Parishioners who attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre&nbsp;reflected on Pope Leo&#39;s calls for peace. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Parishioners who attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre reflected on Pope Leo's calls for peace. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

For some members of the&nbsp;local Hispanic community on Long Island,&nbsp;Good Friday services offer a sense of hope and reflection amid ICE crackdowns. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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The filings shed new light into the creditials of those chosen for the program. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin&nbsp;could be Trump&#39;s top pick to replace Pam Bondi. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports.&nbsp;

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Former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin could be Trump's top pick to replace Pam Bondi. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports.

East End farmers and residents are upset about the sudden clear-cutting of woods by developers to construct new homes, sparking town officials to consider a new&nbsp;land disturbance ordinance. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Southampton Town considers proposed land disturbance ordinance

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East End farmers and residents are upset about the sudden clear-cutting of woods by developers to construct new homes, sparking town officials to consider a new land disturbance ordinance. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visited&nbsp;G Taste Crepe Caf&eacute; in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

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After a three-week trial, Guy Rivera was convicted of&nbsp;aggravated manslaughter, but&nbsp;acquitted of the top count of first-degree murder in the killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller of Massapequa Park. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits more unique spots in this week's 'Out East.'

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we check in with Matt Lindsay at Mount Sinai and their new baseball coach Eric Strovink, Chris Matias is with the Floral Park softball team and their star pitcher Chloe Zielinski and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.&nbsp;

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.

Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about&nbsp;garden,&nbsp;farm&nbsp;products on LI.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on LI

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'Change is going to be rough'

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Toxic forever chemicals raise concerns about garden, farm products on LI. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A devastating fire reduced a barn to rubble at Wells Farm in Riverhead. This was the second fire to hit the farm in six months. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Second fire in six months strikes Wells Farm in Riverhead

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'Pick up the pieces and keep going'

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A devastating fire reduced a barn to rubble at Wells Farm in Riverhead. This was the second fire to hit the farm in six months. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase&nbsp;some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports&#39; Jared Valluzzi reports.

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Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports' Jared Valluzzi reports.