Jun 11, 2024Single source
Yale student suspended and given an F after AI detector GPTZero allegedly flagged his exam as AI-written
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In 2024, Yale University reportedly used GPTZero as one factor in investigating whether Executive MBA student Thierry Rignol used AI on an exam. He denied cheating and said the detector wrongly flagged his writing. Yale reportedly suspended him for a year and gave him an F, citing other evidence. He has challenged this in federal court.
What this means for youAI-writing detectors can be wrong, and schools may use them when deciding on penalties. If you are accused based on one, ask what other evidence is being used and how to appeal.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1632
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