Alberto Carvalho is a prominent education leader. Now, he's part of an FBI investigation
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- FBI agents served search warrants at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and district headquarters, linked to an investigation involving a defunct AI company previously contracted by LAUSD.
- Carvalho, a nationally recognized education leader formerly of Miami-Dade schools, took over LAUSD in 2022 amid pandemic recovery efforts, focusing on improving student achievement, attendance, and addressing social issues in the district.
- The AI company, AllHere, developed an AI chatbot named "Ed" intended to assist students and families but was discontinued after three months; its founder, Joanna Smith-Griffin, was charged with securities fraud and identity theft for allegedly misrepresenting the company’s financial status and client base.
- Despite the scandal,
