Students Prove They’re Human as AI Cheating Accusations Spiral

Students Turning to AI to Avoid AI Cheating Accusations

Across college campuses in the United States and beyond, artificial intelligence has quietly transformed from a study aid into a structural force reshaping education. What began as concern over students using AI to cheat has now evolved into a paradox: students are increasingly using AI tools not to cheat, but to protect themselves from being falsely accused of doing so. Universities once worried that generative AI would undermine learning by automating essays and assignments. Today, students worry that writing too well, too clearly, or too fluently might trigger suspicion. The result is an escalating arms race involving AI detectors, AI … Read more

Why Professors Are Reviving Oral Exams to Outsmart AI Cheating

The Return of the Spoken Exam: How Universities Are Fighting AI With Ancient Methods

Higher education is facing one of the most profound disruptions in its modern history. Artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have fundamentally altered how students approach coursework, assessments, and even learning itself. While these tools offer legitimate educational benefits, they have also exposed a critical vulnerability in traditional academic evaluation systems. In response, a surprising countertrend is emerging across universities in the United States and beyond. Professors are turning not to new technology, but to one of the oldest assessment methods in human history: the oral examination. Once considered impractical or outdated outside of doctoral defenses, oral exams … Read more

Anthropic Launches AI Chatbot Plan for Universities and Colleges Globally

Anthropic Launches AI Chatbot Plan for Universities and Colleges Globally

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and Anthropic has positioned itself as a leading innovator with the launch of Claude for Education, a specialized AI chatbot plan designed specifically for colleges and universities. The new offering directly competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu plan, targeting higher education institutions, including students, faculty, and administrative staff. The Claude for Education initiative introduces enhanced AI-driven features tailored to academic settings, including Learning Mode, which helps students develop critical thinking skills rather than simply providing answers. With universities increasingly adopting AI for educational and administrative purposes, Anthropic aims to establish Claude as an essential tool … Read more