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The Case of Haishan Yang
Haishan Yang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, made headlines when he was expelled for allegedly using artificial intelligence to cheat on an exam. Despite denying the accusations, Yang is now embroiled in a legal battle that has caught the attention of many.
The Test
In August 2024, while working on his Ph.D. remotely from Morocco, Yang needed to pass a crucial exam in Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration. Despite feeling confident about his answers, he was later accused by professors of using an AI program, ChatGPT, to cheat on the test.
Professors' Allegations
The professors raised concerns about the similarity between Yang's exam answers and those generated by ChatGPT. They pointed out instances where concepts not covered in class appeared in Yang's work, leading to suspicions of AI use.
Yang's Defense
Yang vehemently denied using ChatGPT and accused certain professors of bias against him. He suggested that the professors may have tampered with the AI-generated answers to incriminate him falsely.
Closing
Despite Yang's defense, a panel at the university concluded that he had cheated and subsequently expelled him. Yang has since filed lawsuits against the university, alleging altered evidence and lack of due process in his case.
The legal battle is ongoing, with Yang standing by his claims of innocence and challenging the university's decision.
