USF Honors Lost Students, AI Probe Underway

0:00It's April 30, I'm Kory with the story, and this is Tampa Bay News Today Local News powered by AI. University of South Florida is honoring two doctoral students, Zamil Lamon and the Heta-Bristi after their tragic deaths. The campus community plans a ceremony Friday on Cresson Hill, where their names will be the first added to a monument for students who passed away. During studies, a funeral for Limone happens Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Islamic Society of Tampa Bay. Limon's aunt, Tislima Islam from Orlando, is driving down to attend services and arranged to send his body back to family in Bangladesh by Saturday. She described him like a son, always there to help, and shared how much the family misses him, praying he finds peace. Students across campus feel the deep loss, with many heading to the remembrances to keep their memories alive. Folks like theater student Ella Rhodes called it heartbreaking, while criminology major Salomonabadi thought about the parents back in Bangladesh.

1:02Helpless from halfway around the world, biology student Ryan Singham praised their ambition and said etching their names ensures no one forgets. USF President Moes Limeyam backed the monument tribute, highlighting their bright futures cut short. Meanwhile, Hillsboro County State Attorney's Office and Florida's Attorney General are teaming up to probe any role artificial intelligence played. Society of Chad G.P.T. factored into the deaths, as the community grieves and seeks closure, investigations continue to uncover what went wrong.