SAIC Revises Teaching Policies Around AI Use
At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, professors are changing classroom policies in 2026 in response to widespread student use of generative AI, with some banning technology, others moving assignments to in-class paper, and some integrating AI as a tool. A Forbes study of 1,100 U.S. students found 90% used AI in 2025 and almost 75% increased usage, prompting SAIC’s 2026 syllabus guidance to prohibit AI-generated work without prior written permission.
Key Points
- 1Finds 90% of U.S. college students used AI in 2025, nearly 75% increased usage
- 2Highlights institutional policy shifts: 2026 SAIC guidance bans AI-generated work without prior written permission
- 3Advises professors to prefer in-class paper work or integrate AI as a studio tool for skill development
Scoring Rationale
Credible, practical reporting on SAIC's 2026 teaching and syllabus changes with direct actions for educators; scored high for actionability and credibility but limited novelty and narrow institutional scope. Applied a -1.0 recency penalty for being published Apr 4, 2026 (1–3 days old).
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