A new investigation by The Markup reveals that California colleges and universities are consistently renewing their subscriptions to Turnitin, despite concerns about its high cost, inaccuracies in plagiarism detection, and potential privacy violations. The report highlights the disconnect between the widespread use of the software and its documented flaws, raising questions about the rationale behind continued investment in the platform. Institutions are facing scrutiny for prioritizing Turnitin despite readily available alternatives and mounting criticisms of its effectiveness and ethical implications.