University of Michigan Sells Student Data to AI Firms

The sale includes lectures, discussions, and essays, raising concerns over consent and data ethics.

The University of Michigan is offering data on students, including audio recordings and essays, to AI companies for training large language models.
Data sold includes 85 hours of lectures and discussions, and 829 student essays, with prices up to $25,000 for both datasets.
Concerns arise over whether students consented to their data being used, with some data dating back to 1999.
AI engineer Susan Zhang highlighted the issue after receiving a sales pitch via LinkedIn.
Critics argue the practice is unethical, exploiting student data for profit without clear consent.