A Brown University economics professor, Roberto Serrano, suspected widespread AI cheating in his class and ordered an in-person final exam, resulting in a 50% decline in scores. The incident highlights how even elite students may use generative AI as a shortcut despite their intelligence.
A separate survey of Princeton students found that nearly 30% admitted to using AI to cheat on exams or assignments. The professor has continued to speak out about the issue, revealing the extent to which AI may be substituting for actual learning.
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