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Adelphi student Orion Newby sues over AI plagiarism accusation and wins. Why it's being called a "groundbreaking" case.

A judge ruled Adelphi University lacked valid basis to punish student Orion Newby for AI use, ordering expungement and highlighting due process issues in AI plagiarism cases.

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Adelphi University student Orion Newby was celebrating on Monday after a court found that he didn't use artificial intelligence to cheat on a paper.

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Student accused of AI plagiarism wins lawsuit against Adelphi University

After being accused of cheating, a student sued his university and won. He denied ever having cheating on his essay.

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Adelphi student Orion Newby sues over AI plagiarism accusation and wins. Why it's being called a "groundbreaking" case.

Adelphi University student Orion Newby was celebrating on Monday after a court found that he didn't use artificial intelligence to cheat on a paper.

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Adelphi University accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back

"It feels incredible to finally have my name cleared," said Orion Newby, now in his second year at Adelphi University. "Winning this case is a huge weight off of my shoulders."

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