A growing coalition of writing instructors is pushing for the right to opt out of generative AI tools in their courses as universities accelerate AI adoption. Faculty cite concerns about pedagogy, academic integrity, labor distribution, equity and assessment validity when AI is used for drafting or grading. The movement puts pressure on provosts and academic senates to define rights and responsibilities: whether instructors can ban campus‑approved tools, how accommodations are handled, and what constitutes acceptable student use. Expect institutions to develop clearer syllabi language, opt‑out protocols, and dispute processes — and for unions and faculty associations to litigate or arbitrate contested implementations.