Dartmouth Provost Resigns After AI Policy Allegations
The resignation, announced Wednesday, follows a committee investigation that uncovered alleged violations of the school's AI use policy.
For many voters this shows that even elite academic leaders can be forced out when they run afoul of institutional rules, as Dartmouth Provost Santiago Schnell stepped down and the college announced the move on Wednesday.
Critics of lax oversight will note that a university committee, which began its probe in September, has now released its findings on the matter.
The committee's report says Schnell resigned after allegations he violated the school's AI use policy, with The Hill quoting the committee: "The Provost used AI to meaningfully alter his writing in violation of…"
According to The Washington Times, the investigation revealed Schnell used artificial intelligence to compose academic writings and an op-ed about students who used AI to cheat, and he admitted employing AI for an anti‑AI op‑ed.
Original reporting
The Hill
Dartmouth official resigns over AI use
A top Dartmouth official has resigned from his position after allegations he violated the school’s AI use policy. The university announced Wednesday Provost Santiago Schnell resigned from his position after a university committee released the results of its investigation into the matter it opened in September. “The Provost used AI to meaningfully alter his writing in violation of…
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Dartmouth provost quits after admitting he used AI for anti-AI op-ed
The provost of Dartmouth College resigned Wednesday after a report said he used artificial intelligence to compose academic writings and an op-ed in The Washington Post about students who used AI to cheat.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Dartmouth Provost Santiago Schnell resigned from his position.
- The resignation was announced on Wednesday.
- Dartmouth College announced the resignation.
- A university committee released the results of its investigation into the matter, which was opened in September.
- Santiago Schnell resigned after allegations that he violated the school's AI use policy.
- "The Provost used AI to meaningfully alter his writing in violation of…" said The Hill, quoting a university committee.
- According to The Washington Times, a report said Schnell used artificial intelligence to compose academic writings and an op-ed in The Washington Post about students who used AI to cheat.
- According to The Washington Times, Schnell admitted using AI for an anti-AI op-ed.
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