A New Era of Cheating at Universities. Technology Outpaces Detection Methods by Years
AI-powered cheating is becoming common among students. Experts point out that examiners are practically powerless. Universities are facing a growing problem during exam periods.
Clear generational differences in attitudes towards technology are visible.
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An invisible race is taking place at universities. Students are using increasingly advanced artificial intelligence. Examiners are trying to protect academic integrity. Professor Morten Goodwin warns that the methods currently used are already outdated. He emphasizes that there are no effective, "secret" tools for detecting cheating.
Students and AI in Norway. What About Academic Integrity?
A wave of exams is starting on the Grimstad campus. The problem mainly concerns remote exams. Students admit that AI is widely used. Josephine Egeland Bech uses such tools to understand instructions, as she told NRK. However, she emphasizes that she does not use them to generate answers.
Bjørn Sødal predicts a return to traditional exams and points to the possibility of abandoning electronics. He argues this is necessary for fair assessment of knowledge. Alexander Olsen presents a different view. He believes that AI is an inevitable part of the future and giving it up would be a mistake.
Bjørn Sødal predicts a return to traditional exams and points to the possibility of abandoning electronics. He argues this is necessary for fair assessment of knowledge. Alexander Olsen presents a different view. He believes that AI is an inevitable part of the future and giving it up would be a mistake.
The education system is struggling to keep up with the development of new technologies.Photo: pxhere.com
AI in Norway. Only a Few Cheating Cases Are Detectable
Last year, 116 cases of AI-assisted cheating were detected, according to the Khrono portal. Professor Goodwin notes that this is only part of the problem. He points to a large number of 'dark figures.' He adds that examiners remain powerless in this competition.
Most often, inexperienced users are caught. They make mistakes and copy content without changes, sometimes leaving fragments indicating the use of AI. More advanced students act differently. They modify texts, add 'human' imperfections, and adjust the style to hide the source.
Most often, inexperienced users are caught. They make mistakes and copy content without changes, sometimes leaving fragments indicating the use of AI. More advanced students act differently. They modify texts, add 'human' imperfections, and adjust the style to hide the source.
The development of artificial intelligence is accelerating faster than changes at universities. Experts point to the need to develop new examination methods. In Norway, this has sparked a debate about the role of technology in education. Increasingly, it concerns the boundary between support and abuse.
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