Dartmouth provost accused of using AI for op-ed on AI policy

Dartmouth College Provost David Kotz faces accusations of hypocrisy after critics alleged he used generative artificial intelligence to draft an opinion piece advocating for strict campus AI regulations. The Boston Globe reported that faculty members and students identified stylistic markers consistent with large language model outputs in Kotz’s recent essay regarding academic integrity. Critics argue that employing AI to articulate policies restricting student AI use undermines institutional credibility and violates the ethical standards outlined in the text itself. Dartmouth officials have not confirmed whether AI tools were utilized in the drafting process, though the administration acknowledged the controversy. The dispute underscores growing tensions within higher education as administrators struggle to define acceptable AI usage while navigating their own compliance with emerging norms. This allegation arrives as universities nationwide attempt to establish coherent guidelines for generative technology in academic settings.