Two industry developments this week sharpen the dilemma campuses face as AI use accelerates: learning-management supplier Blackboard concluded that reliable detection of agentic AI is not technically feasible, and a major Ellucian survey found institutional AI adoption outpacing governance and strategy. Blackboard executives told educators they are shifting focus from detection tools toward redesigning assessment and keeping humans “in the loop,” while Blackboard chief product officer Nicolaas Matthijs emphasized ethical, supervised use. Separately, Ellucian’s 2025 survey found 66% of institutions report organization‑level AI adoption, but only 43% include AI in strategic plans and many leaders cite data privacy and lack of training as barriers. Together the reports signal that campuses are operating with widespread tool use but fragmented policies and assessment models.