How Dartmouth College went all-in on AI
How Dartmouth College went all-in on AI
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/business/dartmouth-college-artificial-intelligence/
Publish Date: 2026-02-25 08:48:00
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- Dartmouth College is cautiously exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) without mandating its adoption, but critics argue they have limited time to adapt to what they see as a significant change.
- Dartmouth, named the birthplace of AI due to a pivotal 1956 research conference, has formed partnerships with AI companies like Anthropic and Amazon Web Services to integrate AI into various aspects of campus life.
- The majority of Dartmouth faculty still prohibit the use of AI in their courses and have not adjusted their assessments to account for AI capabilities.
- Dartmouth President Sian Beilock and the college administration are under scrutiny for potentially prioritizing partnerships with tech companies over the concerns of faculty, which some see as prioritizing donor interests over educational integrity.
- Students’ opinions on the integration of AI are mixed; some support it as a useful tool, while others are cautious of its potential drawbacks, including environmental concerns and limitations on traditional learning.
- Dartmouth’s partnership with Anthropic sparked controversy amid a class-action lawsuit against Anthropic for using copyrighted material without permission.
- The college has initiatives to incorporate AI into education, like the development of the Evergreen chatbot to assist students’ mental health and campus navigation needs, though this has faced transparency issues.
- Faculty and some students feel pressured and uneasy about the rapid adoption of AI at Dartmouth, fearing a loss of the institution’s traditional academic culture and autonomy.
