Students Should Sue For Damages If Falsely Accused of Using AI

I think this is a remedy for students who have suffered actual damages as a result of an educator falsely accusing them of using AI. Perhaps the student gets failing grades and loses scholarships or other benefits. Or maybe defamation, etc. I’m not a lawyer. But a case of less than $20,000 could be brought in small claims court, depending on the jurisdiction. Small Claims Court is easy to navigate and you do not need an attorney.

I don’t think that students should be subjected to this burden of having to prove that they did not use AI. It’s not a reasonable burden to put on students.

Educators need to incorporate and evolve AI into their teaching methods because it’s here to stay and they can’t just keep harassing students over this.

There is currently a case at the University of Michigan on this issue.

What are your thoughts? I’d be interested to see the different opinions of folks.