Emory Suspends Students After Funding Their AI Study Tool

Emory University awarded $10,000 to students for creating an AI tool, then suspended them over alleged honor code violations.

The AI tool, Eightball, transforms course materials into study aids like flashcards and practice tests.
Emory initially promoted and praised Eightball, even featuring it in an entrepreneurship summit.
The university's Honor Council later accused the students of potential cheating risks despite no evidence of misuse.
Suspensions were recommended based on the tool's potential for misuse, not actual incidents.
The students have filed a lawsuit against Emory, challenging the suspensions and seeking damages.