A 2,000-page report submitted to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities by former Chancellor Terrence Cheng drew scrutiny after NBC Connecticut concluded that at least 80% of the document was AI-generated. The Board of Regents had granted Cheng a temporary advisory role after it declined to renew his contract in April 2025, and the position ends at the end of the month. Cheng told the outlet he used AI tools—including ChatGPT and GPT Zero—to aggregate, synthesize data by state, and assist with copy-editing, while also validating underlying content. The report’s recommendations include a renewed focus on workforce development. The case comes amid prior leadership turbulence for Cheng, including a contentious consolidation process, state budget challenges, and public criticism over lavish spending on meals and chauffeured rides. The governor previously called for a state audit in 2024, and the AI generation findings add a new compliance and credibility layer for systemwide planning.