Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) superintendent Alberto Carvalho is under federal investigation following a failed contract with ed tech startup AllHere, which provided an AI chatbot called Ed to LAUSD students. The investigation stems from allegations of misconduct related to the $6 million deal that ultimately led to AllHere's bankruptcy and misuse of student data. Key figures in the scandal include former AllHere CEO Joanna Smith-Griffin, who faces federal charges for defrauding investors, and sales executive Maxine Kerr, who was awarded a large commission by AllHere despite being under investigation herself. Carvalho has denied any wrongdoing but is now facing scrutiny over his handling of the contract and potential conflicts of interest involving AllHere executives. The district's task force to investigate the debacle has yet to release findings, raising further questions about transparency and accountability in LAUSD's procurement processes.
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