UK regulator urges return to exams as AI hampers coursework grading
The Guardian reported that England’s higher‑education regulator, the Office for Students, has called on universities to revert to traditional exams and…
The Guardian reported that England’s higher‑education regulator, the Office for Students, has called on universities to revert to traditional exams and in‑person presentations. The move follows complaints from lecturers that artificial intelligence has made it “close to impossible” to assess coursework. The regulator’s investigation found that the credibility of degrees is under threat because AI is being used widely in essays, dissertations and “open book” exams. Students said peers were boasting about using AI tools without detection by staff. In response, the Office for Students said institutions should shift back to assessment methods that are less vulnerable to AI‑generated work.
The regulator’s recommendation aims to protect the value of university qualifications and ensure that academic standards are maintained amid growing concerns about AI misuse in higher education.
Why it matters
If unchecked, AI‑generated work could erode confidence in university degrees, prompting a policy shift back to more controlled assessment formats.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- AI, England, Office for Students, Universities
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- Technology
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