ChatGPT is now also used for copying. Yes, over 400 students in the UK have been caught using ChatGPT to cheat in exams. According to the report, several UK universities have started cracking down on cheating with the help of ChatGPT-assisted.

400 students caught cheating from ChatGPT
Universities are probing around 400 students for cheating in their assessments using AI bots like ChatGPT. According to a report by the student newspaper The Tab, 377 students from universities across the UK have been caught using ChatGPT to cheat on their courses. Of these, at least 146 have already been convicted, while investigations into the students are still underway in several universities.

According to data released under the Freedom of Information Act, 40 percent of UK universities have faced such a problem. This includes prestigious institutions such as the LSE, UCL, and the University of Glasgow belonging to the Russell Group.

Big crisis in front of universities
The use of AI technology, especially AI chatbots, has seen a significant increase since the beginning of 2023. Now these bots like ChatGPT are easily available and free of cost, due to which it is being used fiercely by the students. With the help of these AI bots, articles or essays can be written on any topic within minutes.

Now a crisis has arisen in front of the universities to stop its use. UK universities are working diligently to tackle the issue of cheating, but they are facing challenges in responding to this new technology.

ChatGPT uses real-life data and arguments from online sources to prepare essays, although they often lack originality and creativity. That is, if teachers recognize the language style of the students, then they can immediately identify the real and fake content.

What is the solution?
Anti-plagiarism software Turnitin, widely used by UK universities, is being used to address the problem. Introduced this software earlier this year which can identify fake essays. However, many staff members remain skeptical of its accuracy.

The University of Kent has investigated 47 students for using ChatGPT or similar AI chatbots to complete their assignments, after which 22 students were found guilty and received zero marks. The Universities of London, Birkbeck, and Leeds Beckett University have also investigated large numbers of students involved in cheating.

This is also a big problem
The introduction of new anti-copying methods has made lecturers wary of making false accusations against students, which could tarnish their academic records. Earlier this year a case came to light where a student at the University of Bolton was wrongly flagged for cheating.

Professor Fabio Errico, from the Center for Higher Education Research Practice Policy and Scholarship at UEA, cautioned against imposing fines without thorough consideration and potentially ruining students' lives.

While there is still some anxiety and resistance to change, overall, the mood among lecturers appears to be improving as they adapt to new challenges and develop strategies to effectively address cheating.

(pc amarujala)