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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
York Space Systems Completes Successful Preliminary Design Review for SDA's T2TL-Gamma Ahead of Schedule
Purpose-built U.S. production infrastructure and fully scaled supply chain enable rapid execution for national security mission DENVER, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced it has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for Tranche 2 Transport Layer Gamma (T2TL-Gamma) one full month ahead of their Statement of Work requirements. A unique component of the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), T2TL-Gamma includes 10 York-built satellites that will demonstrate support to missions like beyond line of sight targeting. The accelerated milestone highlights York's unmatched production capacity and the maturity of its extensive, fully scaled supply chain. York completed the Gamma PDR with all subcontracts fully executed, a notable achievement that reflects the company's commitment to moving quickly without sacrificing quality. The satellites are being built, integrated, and tested at York's U.S.-based production facilities, backed by a resilient and fully operational supply chain purpose-built for speed and scale. "Our ability to accelerate schedule at the customer's request is no accident. It's the result of executing a deliberate, sustained investment strategy in our production infrastructure and supplier readiness over many years," said Dirk Wallinger, CEO of York. "Our exceptional team of validated suppliers and partners, combined with our proprietary supply chain management processes is fully proven, highly competitive, and delivering hardware every day. When customers need mission-ready systems fast, York is delivering." The Gamma satellites will provide transport and communications capabilities to support warfighters in contested environments. As mission timelines accelerate and demand continues to grow, York's ability to deliver continues to deliver ahead of time. Meeting or beating contractual delivery dates reinforces York's leadership position as the most reliable provider of resilient national security space systems. "Our successful and early PDR for Gamma is a clear demonstration of York's ability to meet today's strategic demands head-on," said Melanie Preisser, GM and Executive VP of York. "From our U.S.-based production facilities to our deeply integrated supplier network, every piece of this program is moving at the speed of need for all customers. Our next steps are to continuously refine our processes and onboard more suppliers as they meet our quality standards, all to deliver even more value to our customers." York's rapid progress on Gamma builds on its performance across SDA's Tranche 0 and Tranche 1 missions, where the company was first to launch and continues to lead in delivery volume. In 2025 alone, York is launching five distinct missions—spanning different orbits, varying and unique mission payload types, and customer sets—further exemplifying the flexibility and scale of its production model. With every new program, York is proving that speed, reliability, and scale aren't future goals, they're current capabilities. About York Space Systems York Space Systems was founded to transform the speed and economics of space access. Today, York is a leading developer of complete defense technology solutions, delivering integrated, mission-ready systems that combine spacecraft production, payload and system integration, launch and ground segment services, and autonomous mission operations. Headquartered in Denver, York's vertically integrated model and standardized S-CLASS, LX-CLASS, and M-CLASS platforms support a wide range of missions, from ISR and remote sensing to communications and proximity operations. Paired with York's proprietary software stack and cloud-based tasking tools, these platforms enable seamless mission deployment and real-time operations that give customers a competitive edge. With six dedicated facilities and a resilient domestic supply chain, York delivers rapid, scalable space solutions for national security, civil, and commercial partners. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE York Space Systems
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
ChatGPT Adds PDF Download Option for Deep Research Reports
In a welcome update for users, OpenAI has introduced a PDF download feature for Deep Research reports in ChatGPT, making it easier to save and share long-form AI-generated research without losing formatting. The feature is designed to address a persistent user complaint: that copying and pasting the research into other applications often distorted its layout. With the new functionality, users can now export reports as PDFs directly from the platform, ensuring that formatting and structure remain intact. What is Deep Research? Deep Research is a tool within ChatGPT that allows users to conduct multi-step investigations on complex topics. It works by scouring hundreds of sources on the internet and summarizing the information in a detailed report within minutes—work that might take a human several hours to compile manually. Until now, the only way to extract the report was to copy and paste the text, which disrupted formatting. The new download option changes that, offering a polished, professional-looking document for offline reading, printing, or sharing. How to Download Deep Research Reports as PDFs The update was first noticed by a user on X (formerly Twitter), and is now fully available on the web version of ChatGPT. After generating a Deep Research report, users can simply: • Click the share icon in the upper right corner of the report, • Select 'Download as PDF' from the dropdown menu, • Save the file to their device. This added convenience is now accessible to all ChatGPT users, regardless of their subscription tier—including Free, Plus, Team, Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans. OpenAI confirmed the feature's rollout on May 17. Alongside the PDF feature, OpenAI also introduced a GitHub connector for Deep Research, allowing developers to integrate research tasks directly with GitHub projects, further expanding the tool's utility. Meanwhile, an AI Controversy at Northeastern University In separate news, a Northeastern University professor is facing criticism for relying on ChatGPT and other AI tools to prepare classroom materials, while discouraging students from doing the same. Ella Stapleton, a business student, spotted strange images and errors in class notes, some directly referencing ChatGPT. She filed a complaint and requested a tuition refund, which the university denied. Professor Rick Arrowood admitted using ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gamma, but added, 'In hindsight, I wish I would have looked at it more closely.' He acknowledged he should have reviewed the AI-generated content more thoroughly.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Caught red-handed using AI: Student demands tuition fee refund after spotting ChatGPT-generated content in professor's notes
A Northeastern University graduate demanded a $8,000 (₹6.8 lakh) tuition refund after catching her professor secretly using ChatGPT to create class notes—despite warning students not to do the same. From bizarre AI-generated images to telltale typos, Ella Stapleton uncovered what she called a breach of academic trust. The case, though dismissed, has reignited a fiery debate over AI's growing—and controversial—role in higher education. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Professor vs. Policy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The professor in question, Rick Arrowood, later admitted to using a trio of AI tools—ChatGPT, the Perplexity AI search engine, and Gamma, an AI-based presentation maker—to prepare course materials. Complaint Dismissed, Lesson Still Echoes The Ironic Twist of AI Adoption Ella Stapleton expected a premium education at Northeastern University—one that would justify the hefty ₹6.8 lakh ($8,000) she paid in tuition. What she didn't anticipate was discovering her professor using ChatGPT to craft course content, even as students were discouraged from doing the same. What followed was a formal complaint, a digital paper trail, and a sharp debate about AI in to The New York Times , the controversy began when Stapleton spotted several glaring red flags in the lecture materials: a suspicious 'ChatGPT' citation tucked into the bibliography, numerous typos, and even bizarre AI-generated images where human figures had extra limbs. Her gut feeling screamed something was off. A quick message to a classmate confirmed the suspicion.'Did you see the notes he put on Canvas? He made it with ChatGPT,' Stapleton texted. The stunned reply came instantly: 'OMG Stop. What the hell?'The professor in question, Rick Arrowood, later admitted to using a trio of AI tools—ChatGPT, the Perplexity AI search engine, and Gamma, an AI-based presentation maker—to prepare course materials. While not illegal, this use of AI triggered questions of transparency and academic integrity , particularly when the professor had discouraged students from using similar tools for their own assignments.'He's telling us not to use it, and then he's using it himself,' Stapleton pointed out, branding the hypocrisy as unacceptable in a university of Northeastern's university's AI policy is clear: any faculty member or student using AI-generated content must properly attribute its use, especially when it's part of a scholarly submission. The lack of such attribution, coupled with what Stapleton saw as subpar and automated instruction, led her to demand a full tuition rounds of meetings, Northeastern University rejected Stapleton's refund request. Professor Arrowood expressed regret, admitting, 'In hindsight… I wish I would have looked at it more closely. If my experience can be something people can learn from, then OK, that's my happy spot.'Still, the case has opened up a broader conversation: where should the line be drawn when it comes to educators using AI tools in the classroom?ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, rapidly became a household name—especially among students who embraced it for everything from essays to study guides. Ironically, as universities raced to restrict or regulate student use of AI, educators have been slower to publicly navigate their own ethical incident at Northeastern reflects a new dilemma in the digital age: if AI can empower students and educators alike, can it also redefine the very value of a college education? For Ella Stapleton, the answer was crystal clear—and cost exactly $8,000.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Northeastern University student demands tuition refund after discovering professor used ChatGPT
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A student at Northeastern University demanded a tuition refund after discovering that her professor had used AI tools like ChatGPT to create class materials, despite a course policy banning unauthorised use of such technology. Ella Stapleton, a senior at the time, was reviewing lecture notes for her organisational behaviour class when she noticed an instruction addressed to ChatGPT in the document. According to The New York Times, the material included phrases like 'expand on all areas' and showed common signs of AI-generated content, such as awkward phrasing, distorted images, and even typos that mirrored machine output. 'He's telling us not to use it, and then he's using it himself,' Stapleton was quoted as saying The Times. She lodged a formal complaint with the university's business school, citing her professor's undisclosed use of AI and other concerns with his teaching. She requested a refund of over $8,000, the cost of the course. The professor, Rick Arrowood, later acknowledged that he had used ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, and the AI presentation tool Gamma to refresh his materials. 'In hindsight… I wish I would have looked at it more closely,' Arrowood said. He also admitted that the AI-generated content was flawed and noted he hadn't used those materials in class discussions, which were held in person. After a series of meetings, Northeastern rejected Stapleton's refund request. A spokesperson for the university was quoted by the Fortune saying that Northeastern 'embraces the use of artificial intelligence to enhance all aspects of its teaching, research, and operations,' adding that it enforces policies requiring attribution and accuracy checks when using AI-generated content. This incident has become part of a wider debate in higher education, where students are increasingly criticising professors for using AI tools. While many universities restrict students from using ChatGPT and similar tools in coursework, professors are now facing scrutiny for doing the same. Some students argue that they are paying to be taught by humans, not algorithms they could access for free. Stapleton's complaint is not isolated. Other students, like one at Southern New Hampshire University, found their professor had used ChatGPT to grade essays and generate feedback, causing the student to feel 'wronged' and later transfer schools, The Times reported. Paul Shovlin, an English professor at Ohio University, acknowledged students' frustrations but said using AI to draft slides or notes was comparable to relying on published teaching aids. Still, he emphasised the need for transparency, 'It's the human connections that we forge with students... that add value,' he said.
NDTV
16-05-2025
- NDTV
Student Demands College Tuition Fee Refund After Catching Professor Using ChatGPT
A student at a US university has demanded a refund of the tuition fee after discovering that her professor was secretly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate notes. Ella Stapleton, who graduated from Northeastern University this year, lodged a formal complaint after growing suspicious of her business professor's lectures, according to a report in The New York Times. As per Ms Stapleton, she spotted telltale signs of AI generation, including a "ChatGPT" citation in the bibliography, recurring typos and images depicting figures with extra limbs. She immediately texted a friend in he class who was equally shocked by the revelation. "Did you see the notes he put on Canvas? He made it with ChatGPT," texted Ms Stapleton, to which the friend replied: "OMG Stop. What the hell?" Aggrieved that she wasn't getting top-tier education, despite the school's cost and reputation, Ms Stapleton filed a formal complaint with the university's business school, citing the AI use as well as other issues she had with his teaching style. The tuition refund fee amounted to just over Rs 6.8 lakh ($8,000). "He's telling us not to use it, and then he's using it himself," said Ms Stapleton. Claim rejected However, after a series of meetings, Northeastern ultimately rejected Ms Stapleton's claim. The professor behind the AI notes, Rick Arrowood, acknowledged that he used AI tools such as ChatGPT, the Perplexity AI search engine, and an AI presentation generator called Gamma to write the lectures. "In hindsight...I wish I would have looked at it more closely. If my experience can be something people can learn from then, OK, that's my happy spot," he told the publication. As per Northeastern's AI policy, any faculty or student must "provide appropriate attribution when using an AI System to generate content" that might be included in a "scholarly publication, or submitted to anybody, publication or other organisation". Since its release in 2022, ChatGPT has revolutionised the AI culture across the globe. While students were the early adopters of the technology, it has since been either banned or restricted in most schools and colleges.
