A student's claim that their thesis was flagged as '98% AI generated' by a university's detection software has led to potential loss of a $45,000 scholarship and sparked a heated online debate. The student, enrolled at a private university in New York, asserts that they manually researched and wrote their 30-page thesis over six months. However, they were informed by their academic advisor that the software indicated a high probability of AI generation, resulting in accusations of academic dishonesty. Despite presenting evidence from Google Docs showing their editing history, the academic integrity board declined to consider it, citing reliance on the software's findings. Proposed penalties include a failing grade and academic suspension, severely impacting the student's financial situation and career prospects. The case has drawn widespread attention on social media, with many users sharing similar experiences and criticizing the reliability of AI detection tools, which they argue can misidentify legitimate academic work as AI-generated. This incident raises significant concerns about the implications of such technology in educational settings.