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A team of academic researchers published a qualitative study on the arXiv preprint server in early February 2024 to investigate how K-12 teachers perceive the integration of conversational artificial intelligence agents within collaborative classroom environments. The study, involving 33 primary and secondary educators, aimed to address the persistent difficulties teachers face in facilitating productive peer-to-peer interactions and to determine if generative AI can effectively scaffold in-person group work. By gathering direct feedback from frontline practitioners, the researchers sought to bridge the gap between emerging technological capabilities and practical pedagogical needs. During the exploration, the participating teachers interacted with specialized AI tools designed to mediate group discussions and support collective problem-solving. While collaboration is widely recognized as a critical skill for 21st-century learners, teachers often struggle to monitor multiple groups simultaneously or provide timely interventions when students encounter social or cognitive friction. The study highlights that while generative AI offers a scalable solution for real-time scaffolding, its effectiveness depends heavily on how well these tools align with existing classroom dynamics and the professional intuition of the instructors. The findings suggest that educators view conversational AI not as a replacement for human instruction, but as a potential 'co-orchestrator' that can provide structured prompts and maintain group focus. However, the study also revealed significant professional concerns regarding the loss of human nuance and the potential for AI to over-simplify complex social interactions. These insights are intended to inform the future design of educational technologies, ensuring that the next generation of classroom AI is built with a deep understanding of the practical constraints and ethical considerations inherent in modern K-12 education.