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Mel Buer
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LA-based independent multimedia journalist. Union member.

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"this is the point where the story starts to get weird" ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
sigh

here we go
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Particularly when that grad student (YES, STUDENT) is from a marginalized group. You would think that 10+ years of TPUSA and the Professor Watchlist has taught us nothing, given OU's response to this
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It's truly unfortunate that this has been the reality in higher ed for the last decade--and any department that doesn't immediately close ranks around one of their grad students when a bad-faith fiasco like this happens should be ashamed of themselves
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Reposted by Mel Buer
Part 1 has some original reporting, but owes a great deal to a multitude of others. This piece is just a table setting. As we go, you’ll see a *lot* of new stuff. This project is… an undertaking and please feel free to support however you can. This old cat has some tricks up his sleeve - stay tuned.
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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This is a 5-part (at least) series looking at how ChatGPT’s rollout led to many saying it contributed to suicide, self-harm, child sexual exploitation and encouraged delusions in the mentally ill.

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December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
<3
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM