In April 2025, amid a crisis concerning international student enrollment at Harvard, Chen Zimo, a Chinese student, sought legal guidance from ChatGPT instead of university officials. With his visa at risk due to the Department of Homeland Security's threats, Chen's choice reflects a reliance on technology for assistance in uncertain times. The incident raises questions about the role of AI in addressing urgent legal matters, especially for international students who find themselves navigating complex situations far from home, often with limited resources.
Chen Zimo's reliance on ChatGPT amidst the DHS threat to revocation of Harvard's international student certification underscores a troubling intersection of technology and urgent personal stakes.
The immediacy of technology like ChatGPT in crisis situations reflects a dependency that many students, especially international ones, may increasingly have in navigating legal and academic challenges.
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