The Courier-Mail
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- Date Published
- 8 Feb 2026
- Priority Score
- 2
- Australian
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- 9 Feb 2026, 10:30 am
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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?”
Summary
The article highlights a critical debate regarding the use of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, in university assessments. James Bolt, a notable commentator, raises concerns that reliance on AI for educational assignments may lead to students obtaining qualifications without genuine understanding or knowledge retention, thereby compromising academic integrity. This issue intersects with the broader discourse on AI safety, as it underscores potential systemic risks in educational sectors if AI tools are misused. However, the article lacks in-depth exploration of catastrophic AI risks or advanced policy analysis, focusing instead on academic fraud implications.