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Dartmouth’s AI-forward provost resigns over undisclosed AI use

A faculty review found Dartmouth provost Santiago Schnell used AI in his writing without disclosure. The college appointed an interim provost and released a report reviewing Claude logs.

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gavelResignation

Santiago Schnell resigned as provost and is leaving Dartmouth

schoolReview findings

Committee: he used AI to meaningfully alter writing and failed to disclose it

cloudEvidence reviewed

Committee examined Dartmouth Claude logs and emails; it did not use AI detectors

scheduleInterim named

Matthew Delmont will serve as interim provost through June 2028

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Santiago Schnell resigned after a faculty-led committee found he used AI in his writing without proper disclosure. President Sian Leah Beilock announced his resignation and said he is leaving the university.

The committee reviewed Dartmouth's Claude logs and emails. It concluded he meaningfully altered writing, failed to disclose AI use, did not recommend disciplinary action, and an interim provost will serve through June 2028.

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Out of respect for his colleagues and the institution, Santiago has resigned as provost and is leaving the university,
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help What is not known yet

Whether any journals will retract or amend Schnell’s publications.
Whether Schnell will face further employment consequences beyond his resignation.
Full list of specific articles the committee reviewed beyond those mentioned.

forum Frequently asked questions

Why did Schnell resign?expand_more

President Beilock said he resigned after a faculty-led committee found undisclosed AI use; this was his decision.

What did the committee conclude?expand_more

It found he used AI to meaningfully alter writing, failed to disclose AI use, and fell short of ethics standards.

What evidence did the committee use?expand_more

The committee reviewed Dartmouth's Claude logs and emails and did not rely on AI-detection tools.

Will there be disciplinary action?expand_more

The committee did not recommend disciplinary action. Schnell resigned and is leaving the university.

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link Sources (3)

National Catholic Register — Santiago Schnell Resigns as Dartmouth Provost Over AI Use | National Catholic Register
VTDigger — Dartmouth provost resigns after review finds undisclosed AI use - VTDigger
Concord Monitor — Provost resigns after finding AI used in his writing - Concord Monitor

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