Why ChatGPT is disrupting liberal arts but not STEM in US colleges
[ad_1] Is ChatGPT cheating or the new normal? Colleges face an AI reckoning. (AI Image) College campuses across the US are grappling with a question that feels more philosophical than procedural: when every student uses artificial intelligence to complete assignments, is it still cheating? In 2025, the use of tools like ChatGPT is so widespread in academia that it’s no longer a fringe activity—it’s becoming the norm.According to a discussion published by The Bulwark, AI usage among students has reached a scale that “you can’t believe.” High school and college students now rely on generative AI to write essays, complete homework, and even tackle exams. What was once considered academic dishonesty is being reinterpreted as digital literacy, and many students see it as a justifiable shortcut rather than a violation of rules.A tale of two disciplinesThe debate is largely divided […]