University exams taken by fake students using artificial intelligence beat those by real students and usually went undetected by markers, in a limited study.
University of Reading researchers created 33 fictitious students and used AI tool ChatGPT to generate answers to module exams for an undergraduate psychology degree at the institution.
They said the AI students’ results were half a grade boundary higher on average than those of their real-life counterparts.
And the AI essays “verged on being undetectable”, with 94% not raising concerns with markers. Source; BBC
Summary of article
- AI Outperforms Students: A study at the University of Reading found that AI-generated exam answers went unnoticed by markers and scored higher on average than real students.
- Educational Implications: The study suggests a need for educational institutions to adapt assessment methods in response to AI advancements
- AI Detection Challenges: Tools like Turnitin struggle to detect AI-generated content accurately, especially for non-native English speakers. AI can beat real university students in exams, study suggests (bbc.com)
- Future of Education: Universities are encouraged to adapt their teaching methods to include AI, preparing students for a future where AI is prevalent in the workplace.
- Study Details: The research involved 33 fictitious students and was published in the journal Plos One.