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A 13-year-old girl in Tennessee was arrested, strip-searched, and jailed after making an offensive joke online, triggered by school surveillance software. She was released but faced house arrest and alternative schooling. Critics argue that such software criminalizes children for careless words, while educators say it has saved lives. Schools often use AI-driven tools like Gaggle and Lightspeed Alert to monitor students’ online activities, but these systems can lead to false alarms and traumatic experiences for students.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff