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Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism allegations

Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned amid ongoing plagiarism allegations and a new university investigation into his credentials. He described the scrutiny as unbearable and said he needed time to heal.

Aug 6, 2026

Technology

Japanese startup develops AI-generated academic paper detection system

A Japanese AI startup has unveiled a system that analyzes academic papers to determine whether they were written by humans or AI, with plans for wide adoption by educational institutions. The system uses deep-learning algorithms to assess sentence structure, vocabulary, and writing style. Experts consider it a valuable tool for maintaining academic integrity.

Jun 14, 2026