A 16-year-old student died by suicide after being questioned by school authorities over suspected use of AI tools during a pre-board examination.
On December 23, 2024, a 16-year-old Class 10 student in Greater Noida West, Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after being confronted by teachers and the school principal on December 22 over suspected use of AI-based assistance during a pre-board examination. The student's mobile phone was allegedly found being used to access AI tools during the exam. The girl's father filed a complaint accusing the principal and teachers of mental harassment and abetment, alleging she was humiliated publicly and scolded harshly, causing severe emotional distress. The father claimed that even after he arrived at the school, the teachers and principal continued to scold and insult his daughter, calling him 'careless' and that their aggressive behavior had a serious psychological impact. The school denied the allegations, stating the phone was confiscated and the student was reprimanded strictly in line with CBSE examination rules, with the principal claiming the interaction was brief and non-abusive. Police are investigating the matter, taking statements from family, school authorities, and witnesses, and reviewing CCTV footage submitted by the school.
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Using AI systems to gain a personal advantage over others such as through cheating, fraud, scams, blackmail or targeted manipulation of beliefs or behavior. Examples include AI-facilitated plagiarism for research or education, impersonating a trusted or fake individual for illegitimate financial benefit, or creating humiliating or sexual imagery.
Human
Due to a decision or action made by humans
Unintentional
Due to an unexpected outcome from pursuing a goal
Post-deployment
Occurring after the AI model has been trained and deployed