Champaign Voices

Universities Crack Down on AI Homework; Students Crack Down on Trying

Published: May 18, 2026

Schools expanded detection tools and honor codes as generative AI made essays optional in spirit if not in policy. What do you think?

“We copied the encyclopedia. At least the encyclopedia was heavy.”

“If the robot writes it, my kid still has to read the email from the teacher.”

“Learn something or don't. But don't make the robot your personality.”