AI Cheating in Universities: A Call for Supervised Exams
The Australian
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- Date Published
- 8 Feb 2026
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- Australian
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- 8 Feb 2026, 08:45 am
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Two of the nation’s most respected former chancellors are urging universities to bring students back to campus for supervised exams and in-person assessments to counter AI cheating.
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The article highlights concerns raised by two prominent former chancellors about the impact of AI on academic integrity in Australian universities. They advocate for a return to in-person assessments and supervised exams to counteract the growing challenges posed by AI-assisted cheating. This development is significant in the discourse on AI and education because it underscores the complexities AI technologies introduce to traditional academic structures. While the piece focuses more on educational policy rather than existential AI risks, it reflects broader considerations on how AI might affect societal institutions. The call for policy change in response to AI presents a nuanced approach relevant to both Australian and international educational governance frameworks.
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‘It’s going to get ugly’: AI cheat warning to unisTwo of the nation’s most respected former chancellors are urging universities to bring students back to campus for supervised exams and in-person assessments to counter AI cheating.
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