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Back to Basics: Professors Fight AI Cheating with Handwritten Assignments

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August 14, 2023

The rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT in education has led to a unique challenge: combating AI-driven cheating. As students increasingly use generative AI to complete assignments, some college professors are taking measures to make their exams "ChatGPT-proof." The solution? A return to handwritten assignments and oral exams.

While some educators embrace AI as a learning tool, others are concerned about academic integrity. The debate highlights the complex relationship between technology and education, forcing educators to adapt and innovate.

As one professor put it, he's planning on "going medieval on the students" to ensure genuine learning. The AI revolution in education is here, but it's not without its growing pains.

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College professors are going back to paper exams and handwritten essays to fight students using ChatGPT

The growing number of students using the AI program ChatGPT as a shortcut in their coursework has led some college professors to reconsider their lesson plans for the upcoming fall semester.

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