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Northeastern Denies Tuition Refund After Professor’s Undisclosed AI Use

Student Ella Stapleton’s complaint challenges transparency as the university defends AI adoption with attribution policies.

Professor uses ChatGPT for lectures, students demand tuition fee refund
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Overview

  • Northeastern University rejected Ella Stapleton’s $8,000 tuition refund request after internal reviews of her complaint about undisclosed AI use by her professor.
  • Professor Rick Arrowood admitted to using AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gamma for lecture preparation but acknowledged oversight errors in reviewing the material.
  • Stapleton discovered AI-generated errors in class materials, sparking concerns over fairness, as students were discouraged from using similar tools in assignments.
  • The university stated it supports AI integration in teaching but requires attribution and accuracy checks for AI-generated content, emphasizing its institutional policies.
  • The incident has intensified discussions across academia about equitable AI use, transparency, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education.