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IIT Bombay student dies after allegedly using ChatGPT in exam

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An Indian Institute of Technology Bombay student died by suicide after allegedly using ChatGPT during an examination.

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  • A second-year student at IIT Bombay was discovered using a mobile phone to upload an exam paper to ChatGPT during an assessment.
  • Following the incident, faculty members spoke with the student and reportedly assured him that there would be no negative impact on his academic career.
  • The student later returned to his hostel room, where he was subsequently found dead.
  • Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, while student protests have emerged on campus.

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  • Ongoing official investigation into the circumstances of the student's death
  • Management of student protests on the IIT Bombay campus

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