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"We cannot choose to become idiots": The AI cheating scandal roiling Brown University

Wednesday, July 8, 2026


Brown University is investigating multiple instances of students using artificial intelligence to complete coursework in violation of academic integrity policies. A professor at the institution stated that widespread AI use in this manner represents an educational failure. The university has not announced the number of students involved or specific disciplinary actions as of the available reporting.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/we-cannot-choose-to-become-idiots-the-ai-cheating-scandal-roiling-brown-university/

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