McMahon says AI can be a ‘great tool’ for students Education Secretary Linda McMahon said on CNN's 'State of the Union' that artificial intelligence can be a 'great tool' for K-12 students if schools and educators apply it properly, citing her visit to the Alpha School in Austin, Texas, where students interact with chatbots. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Sunday that AI could be a helpful tool for K-12 students if schools and educators apply the technology properly. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” McMahon spoke of her recent visit to the Alpha School in Austin, Texas. Students at the private institution interact with chatbots for…