Massachusetts Family Sues School Over AI Use Punishment

The parents of a Massachusetts high school student are suing Hingham High School for punishing their son after he used AI tools to assist with a history assignment. The lawsuit, now in federal court, claims the student did not violate any existing rules as the school's handbook did not explicitly ban AI use at the time. The student, who used AI for research and outlining purposes, received a low grade, detention, and was initially barred from the National Honor Society, impacting his college applications. The case could set a legal precedent, as AI use in education becomes increasingly common and current detection methods prove problematic. The school argues their policy against 'unauthorized technology' covers AI use, while the family seeks to revise grading policies and gain clarity on AI use in academics.