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January 24, 2026, 4:38 PM EST. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Graham Granger was arrested January 13 for criminal mischief after ripping down and eating AI-assisted art from a campus gallery wall during a protest. Police say roughly 57 of about 160 images were damaged. Artist Nick Dwyer described the piece as exploring his AI-driven psychosis and a Jungian shadow; he called Granger's act vandalism, not performance. Witness Ali Martinez recalled a rapid, forceful destruction. Dwyer did not pursue charges after discussions with campus authorities. The incident underscores the broader AI art debate and questions about protest on campus, with reporting by Lizzy Hahn.