‘Pause and verify:’ Schools warn families of AI-generated closure misinformation

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — School districts are cautioning families about misinformation after reports of AI-generated fake school closure posts circulated online in Erie.

Local superintendents emphasize the importance of relying on official sources for accurate information regarding weather-related school decisions.

Michael Dadey, assistant superintendent of Greater Johnstown, explained, “We start looking at the forecast right away, we start looking at radars, we start looking at temperatures.” He noted the unique challenges faced by their district, which has many students who walk to school…

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