The case raises broader questions about AI safety and accountability. The university's Honor Council stated that Eightball was built with the potential for cheating in mind, a claim that Craver disputes. The council initially recommended a year-long suspension for Craver and expulsion for his co-founder, but this has since been reduced to a semester suspension for each. Craver is suing to avoid suspension altogether.
Key takeaways:
- Emory University suspended the student creators of Eightball, an AI tool designed to turn coursework into study aids, over concerns that it could be used for cheating.
- Benjamin Craver, one of the suspended students, has filed a lawsuit against the university, arguing that the suspension affects his ability to graduate and apply to law school.
- The university's Honor Council conducted an investigation and hearing, concluding that Eightball was built with the potential for cheating in mind, a claim that Craver disputes.
- The case raises broader questions about how to ensure AI tools are used responsibly and safely, with OpenAI recently experiencing resignations from two AI safety research leads over concerns about the company's commitment to AI safety.