A former university chancellor says Australian universities should introduce clearer guidelines for how academics use artificial intelligence, following a scandal involving an opinion article. The former chancellor calls on universities to set specific standards covering academic work that may involve AI tools, and to require a declaration that any published content is “human-authored.” The proposal is framed as a way to strengthen accountability and transparency in the use of AI in academic and publishing contexts. The reports describe the chancellor’s position as urging institutions to make expectations explicit, rather than leaving researchers to interpret rules inconsistently. All three outlets present the same core recommendation: universities should formalise AI-related standards for academics and require confirmation before publication that the work is produced by a human author. The coverage focuses on the need for governance steps after the incident, rather than detailing additional specifics about the scandal itself.