College students increasingly use generative AI to avoid or rebut allegations that they cheated with the same tools, NBC News reported. As faculty deploy AI‑detection tools—many of which have faced criticism for false positives and bias, especially against non‑native English speakers—students say they are being wrongly flagged and punished. Some students have responded by incorporating AI into their workflow or presenting AI‑generated drafts as evidence that their work was produced with assistance rather than fraud. Universities are seeing lawsuits from students claiming emotional distress and unfair discipline after being accused of AI misuse. Faculty and administrators remain split: some push for strict detection and sanctions to protect academic standards; others call for clearer policy frameworks, training on responsible AI use, and better detection techniques. The episode highlights a broader challenge for campuses: balancing integrity enforcement with equitable assessment in an era of rapidly evolving AI tools. Institutions are advised to update honor codes, provide transparent AI policies, and invest in pedagogy that reduces high‑stakes vulnerability to misuse while teaching appropriate AI literacy.