Paper exams, chatbot bans: Colleges seek to 'ChatGPT-proof' assignments


Fiore hosting a faculty teaching circle on artificial intelligence at Temple University in Philadelphia. Educators say they want to embrace the technology’s potential to teach and learn in new ways, but when it comes to assessing students, they see a need to 'ChatGPT-proof' test questions and assignments. — AP

When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at Furman University last semester, he posted an update to his followers on social media: "Aaaaand, I’ve caught my second ChatGPT plagiarist.”

Friends and colleagues responded, some with wide-eyed emojis. Others expressed surprise.

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