We have spotted quite a few students using generative AI in their essays this summer and applied standard academic misconduct proceedings, though in most cases the work was so bad they would've failed anyway.

Today I learned of one whose use was sufficiently extensive that they will fail their degree.

I am wondering if this is *the first time a student has failed a whole degree for using AI*? Would love to hear about other cases. If you want to tell me in confidence, my Session ID is in my Bio

@tomstoneham technologist turned graduate law+policy student here, can confirm.

we have weekly short essays to post online for class discussion; the word soup in a few recent posts is 🤦🏻‍♀️. you really don't need an edtech surveillance tool to see it. can only imagine their full papers...

that said, not sure it's only those who would turn in failing work anyway. i think some students -- like general public -- probably use it like a search engine.

frustrating to see, but not unexpected.