Dartmouth Provost Faces Firing Calls Over AI Article Use

Dartmouth College Provost David Kotz faces demands from students and faculty for his resignation following allegations that he utilized generative AI to author professional articles. Kotz has acknowledged using ChatGPT in his writing process but maintains the tool did not replace his intellectual judgment or primary authorship. Critics argue that a senior administrator employing AI for scholarly work violates academic integrity expectations and sets a problematic precedent for the campus community. The backlash highlights growing tensions within higher education regarding undisclosed AI assistance by institutional leaders who simultaneously enforce student conduct policies. Inside Higher Ed reported that calls for termination have intensified across campus forums and social media platforms. Dartmouth administration has not yet announced formal disciplinary proceedings or an independent review of the provost’s publications. The incident underscores the absence of clear institutional guidelines governing AI usage by faculty and administrators in scholarly contexts.