Here’s why unis should stop relying on AI‑detection software

Instead of searching for signs of cheating, teachers should look at whether their students have learned what an assessment was designed to measure.

Mark A. BassettSeptember 28, 2026Last Updated: September 28, 2026

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Robot caught in a flashlight. Artifical intelligence plagiarism, cheating and ai detection concept. Vector illustration. — Image: iStock/Moor Studio.

Since artificial intelligence (AI) software ChatGPT was released in 2022, teachers have been looking for ways to tell when AI has been used to generate text in assessments. AI-detection software is still sold by some tech companies, such as Pangram, as a potential solution.

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