Minnesota Grad Student Expelled for Allegedly Using AI Is Suing School

Haishan Yang, a Ph.D. student enrolled at the University of Minnesota, was expelled last year for allegedly using artificial intelligence tools to write his essays. He denies the accusations, claiming that his professors are engaged in a “conspiracy” against him, according to local Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE11, and is suing the school over its decision, as it cost him his student visa.

At issue for Yang is a preliminary exam he completed…