Dartmouth Provost Resigns Over AI Disclosure

Provost Santiago Schnell of Dartmouth College has resigned following a faculty committee’s findings. It was determined that Schnell did not properly disclose the use of artificial intelligence in his academic and public writing. This resignation makes him the most notable academic to step aside due to this issue. Dartmouth announced the decision on Wednesday.

The controversy highlights the growing concerns over transparency in the use of AI within academic institutions. Schnell’s resignation underscores the importance of disclosing AI’s role in academic work, ensuring integrity and accountability in scholarly communications.

Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, now faces the challenge of addressing AI usage policies in academia, maintaining trust among faculty and students.

The Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, New Hampshire (iStock).