Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are increasingly being used by college students for cheating. Educators are now reassessing how they teach courses and looking for ways to prevent cheating while still utilizing the potential of the technology for learning. Some instructors are returning to paper exams and requiring students to show their editing history and drafts. However, there are challenges in reliably detecting AI cheating and falsely accusing students is a problem, too.
The uniqueness of AI-generated text makes it difficult to identify if a student has used a chatbot dishonestly. Some students have been caught submitting obviously plagiarized assignments, but there is a need for stricter rules and personalized assignments to discourage cheating. College administrators are encouraging instructors to clearly communicate the rules regarding the use of chatbots in the classroom. The impact of chatbots on study habits and information-seeking behavior is evident, as seen in the decline of usage for other research tools. Also, chatbots are prone to fabricating, which raises concerns about the loss of valuing solid evidence in education.
In order to address these issues, some educators are considering a shift back to paper-based tests, and placing more emphasis on monitored exams. Students themselves have mixed opinions about chatbots; some feel uncertain about when it’s acceptable to use AI, and others are taking extra precautions to avoid being accused of cheating.
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