Emory Suspends Students After Funding Their AI Study Tool
Emory University awarded $10,000 to students for creating an AI tool, then suspended them over alleged honor code violations.
- The AI tool, Eightball, transforms course materials into study aids like flashcards and practice tests.
- Emory initially promoted and praised Eightball, even featuring it in an entrepreneurship summit.
- The university's Honor Council later accused the students of potential cheating risks despite no evidence of misuse.
- Suspensions were recommended based on the tool's potential for misuse, not actual incidents.
- The students have filed a lawsuit against Emory, challenging the suspensions and seeking damages.