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'Living a Lie': AI in University Assessments Sparks Debate

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Sky News contributor James Bolt criticises the use of artificial intelligence in university assessments, claiming it is like “living a lie”. “I am slightly optimistic from this report,” Mr Bolt told Sky News host James Macpherson. “If you use ChatGPT for your whole degree, you don’t do any study … you don’t retain any of the facts … can you imagine just the fear of walking into a workplace where everyone else assumes you’re qualified for a degree, and you are living a lie?”

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The article explores concerns about the use of AI in university assessments, highlighting criticisms from Sky News contributor James Bolt. Bolt argues that relying on AI tools like ChatGPT can result in graduates who are unprepared and unqualified, suggesting a disconnect between the perceived and actual skills of these individuals. This debate ties into broader discussions on AI's role in education, the potential erosion of essential learning, and the challenges it poses to traditional educational integrity. While it touches on the implications of AI in a sector indirectly related to safety, it holds little direct connection to catastrophic AI risks or significant advancements in AI governance.