How probe into failed startup led to LAUSD superintendent investigation
A federal probe is examining AllHere, the company behind Los Angeles Unified’s failed AI chatbot project, as part of broader scrutiny into the district’s technology initiatives. Key figures Alberto Carvalho and Debra Kerr are central to the investigation, with inquiries focusing on governance and decision-making surrounding the AI program.
The probe delves into how AllHere’s technology was selected, implemented, and managed within LAUSD, seeking to determine whether due diligence and appropriate oversight were followed. Questions have arisen about contract processes, vendor relationships, and potential missteps in project oversight.
As investigators gather records and interview stakeholders, LAUSD faces pressure to clarify accountability for the failed initiative and to outline steps taken to prevent similar missteps in future technology deployments. The outcome could implicate district leadership and influence ongoing reforms in district innovation efforts.