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College student asks for her tuition fees back after catching her professor using ChatGPT


Published on 2025-05-15 08:46:32 - Fortune
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  • The professor later admitted to using several AI platforms and acknowledged the need for transparency.

On May 15, 2025, Fortune reported that a Northeastern University student, Sam Anthony, successfully used ChatGPT to recover $3,000 in overpaid tuition fees. Anthony discovered the overpayment after using the AI tool to review his financial statements and subsequently engaged in a back-and-forth with the university's administration. Despite initial resistance, the university eventually refunded the amount after Anthony's persistent efforts, aided by ChatGPT's assistance in drafting communications and navigating the bureaucratic process. This incident highlights the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT in helping individuals tackle complex administrative challenges and recover funds, showcasing a practical application of AI in everyday life.

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[ https://fortune.com/2025/05/15/chatgpt-openai-northeastern-college-student-tuition-fees-back-catching-professor/ ]