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Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered in-person final; scores fell 50%
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Brown University students experienced a 50% drop in final exam scores after a professor mandated in-person testing due to suspicions of AI-assisted cheating. The situation highlights the prevalence of academic dishonesty among high-achieving students under pressure.
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- Praise: There's a push for professors to rethink how they evaluate students, moving away from memorization towards assessing real understanding, which is crucial in the AI age.
- Praise: Some commenters are advocating for oral examinations as a way to truly gauge a student's grasp of the material, a method that could enhance learning outcomes.
- Concern: The widespread use of AI is making degrees seem worthless, leading to a generation trapped in a gig economy with no real opportunities.
- Concern: Disallowing AI in education is just a lazy way to cling to outdated testing methods that don't reflect true understanding in a world where AI is prevalent.
- Concern: The significant drop in scores highlights a troubling reality: many students may not actually comprehend the material if they rely solely on AI tools.