Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

Kayleigh Harvey

BBC Scotland News

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Academics say AI poses a real challenge

More than 600 Scottish students were accused of misusing AI during part of their studies last year – a rise of 121% on 2023 figures.

According to a freedom of information request by BBC Scotland, less than 10 students were kicked off their courses at both Robert Gordon and Glasgow universities in the last year – the first time AI-linked expulsions have been recorded at any Scottish university.

So when does…

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