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CU Boulder students and faculty demand a say in OpenAI contract renewal

Students and faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder are advocating for a say in the renewal of the university's contract with OpenAI. Both the Boulder Faculty Assembly and the CU Student Government have passed resolutions urging the administration to involve them in decisions regarding the ChatGPT Edu contract. These resolutions call for the formation of a shared governance committee with representation from students, faculty, and staff to determine the future of the university's agreement with OpenAI. AI

IMPACT This situation highlights growing concerns about institutional control over AI tool adoption and the need for transparent decision-making processes in academic settings.

RANK_REASON University community members are advocating for a say in the renewal of a contract for an AI product.

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CU Boulder students and faculty demand a say in OpenAI contract renewal

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