Overview

• 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.