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AI has made it ‘close to impossible’ to assess university coursework, regulator says
Executive Summary
AI-generatedThe Office for Students (OfS), England's higher education regulator, has warned that the widespread use of artificial intelligence is severely challenging the integrity of university coursework. The regulator stated that current assessment methods are struggling to reliably measure student knowledge, potentially threatening the credibility of degrees across the sector.
Key Insights
- The OfS deems AI use in higher education a 'generational risk' that undermines student learning and institutional assessment capabilities.
- The regulator warned that institutions failing to implement valid and reliable anti-AI measures risk breaching registration conditions and facing sanctions.
- Many universities are already adapting by increasing the use of in-person examinations or implementing 'process-based' assessments.
- A survey of over 300 students and staff found that AI use is pervasive, with students reporting peers completing assignments quickly and receiving high grades.
- The Department for Education expects universities to take the issue seriously and anticipates the OfS will strengthen its regulatory framework.
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