California Teachers Union Secures Veto Power Over AI Use in San Francisco Schools

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has agreed with its teachers union that artificial intelligence tools cannot be used to eliminate, reduce, or replace work traditionally performed by union members without prior written agreement. This agreement, reached after SFUSD signed a contract with OpenAI, gives the union veto power over how AI technology can be integrated into the district's operations and staffing, setting a precedent for edtech deployment and labor relations in education.