College Student Sues Adelphi University Over AI Essay Allegations

Student Accused of AI Plagiarism

• 🎯 A college student at Adelphi University claims he was wrongly accused of using artificial intelligence to write a history essay.
• 💡 The university's AI detection software flagged the 19-year-old student's paper, stating it was too advanced for a first-year student and that his voice wasn't coming through.

Student's Defense and Learning Differences

• 🧠 The student, Orion Newbie, asserts that the essay was his own work, developed over 15-20 hours with the help of tutors.
• ⚠️ Newbie has learning differences, specifically issues with language processing, and is part of a special support program at Adelphi.
• 🗣️ He states he informed his professor that he never used AI and worked extensively on the essay himself.

Lawsuit Details and Demands

• ⚖️ Newbie and his family are suing Adelphi University, alleging the school's AI detection software flagged similarities due to Newbie's citation list.
• 🚫 The family claims Newbie was not given a chance to appeal, present evidence, or defend himself against the plagiarism accusation.
• 📚 As a consequence of the accusation, Newbie was told he had to complete an anti-plagiarism course before enrolling in other classes.
• 💸 The lawsuit seeks to dismiss the allegation and adjudication entirely, without penalty, and requests compensation for pain and suffering.
• 📝 Newbie's primary goal is to have the accusation removed from his academic record.

University's Response

• 🤐 A spokesperson for Adelphi University stated that, as a matter of policy, they do not comment on pending litigation.