"We were measuring student effort by class attendance or by having them watch a video and answering a set of questions before class. That was before every single student had access to ChatGPT at our university. Now they can just copy and paste the question into that and get the answers. We're using students' grades as a reflection of their learning and effort in class, and AI, other technology and increased academic dishonesty are undermining that."
"A preliminary analysis of syllabi for 21 in-person ASU biology courses during fall 2025 shows that on average, 45 percent of points for those courses can be easily earned by employing digital cheating methods, including some powered by artificial intelligence."
A biology professor at Arizona State University audited 21 in-person biology courses and found that approximately 45 percent of available points can be easily obtained through digital cheating methods, including AI-powered tools like ChatGPT. The shift in science education toward active learning and participation-based assessment, away from high-stakes testing, has created vulnerabilities. Students can use technology to complete assignments without genuine effort or attendance. Electronic clickers and other digital tools enable students to earn participation points without being physically present. This undermines the reliability of grades as reflections of actual student learning and effort, raising concerns about academic integrity in both online and in-person educational settings.
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