NZ universities give up using software to detect AI in students' work
13 hours ago
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- #Academic Integrity
- #Artificial Intelligence
- Several New Zealand universities, including Massey, Auckland, and Victoria, have stopped using AI detection software for student work due to unreliability.
- Massey University discontinued automated cheating monitoring after a tech failure, allowing responsible AI use in assessments.
- Academics report inconsistent use of AI detection tools, with some relying on them while others dismiss them due to inaccuracy.
- Alternatives to AI detection include checking document version history and using professional judgment to assess student work authenticity.
- Universities are exploring new assessment methods to prevent AI misuse, such as in-person exams, though this increases workload.
- Concerns about remote exam integrity persist, with estimates suggesting 30-60% of students may seek illicit help.
- Massey permits AI in most assessments except secured ones like labs, oral exams, and studio work, focusing on ethical AI literacy.
- Different universities have varied approaches to online exams and AI detection, with some using monitoring tools and others avoiding them entirely.