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Dartmouth Provost Who Warned Students Against AI Cheating Fired for AI Cheating
Dartmouth College's provost, who had publicly cautioned students and faculty about the dangers of AI-assisted academic dishonesty, lost his job after it emerged he had used AI tools improperly himself. The exact nature of his AI use was not fully disclosed, but it was serious enough to end his tenure in the role.
Sources: Ars Technica
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