The Trust Crisis between American Universities and ChatGPT

American universities are facing an unprecedented trust crisis as AI tools like ChatGPT have made academic cheating increasingly severe. Many students can easily complete papers that originally required a long time with the help of AI. Even Roy Lee, a student who was expelled for cheating with AI, later turned to entrepreneurship and started teaching others how to use AI. This trend has led to many students becoming “illiterate” after graduation, lacking basic knowledge and cultural literacy. Although professors are striving to find solutions, such as banning the use of AI or conducting oral examinations, the intelligence and flexibility of AI have left many schools and educators feeling helpless and unable to contain this phenomenon. The essence and goals of education are facing challenges, and the future model of student education urgently needs reflection and adjustment.