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WEATHER ALERT A freeze watch in effect for Highland Region Show Breaking News Bar Close Local News Generative AI in academia: How Virginia Tech professors are approaching GenAI in 2026 Colton Game , Digital Content Producer Published: February 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM Updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM BLACKSBURG, Va. – The usage of generative AI in academia has led to contentious debate in recent years as the development of programs like ChatGPT and Sora have progressed.
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