Allegations of cheating using generative artificial intelligence (AI) during a midterm exam at Konkuk University have led to over 600 students being required to retake the test. The controversy began after a student posted online claiming to have scored 99 points by using AI during the exam.
According to Yonhap News on October 23, suspicions arose regarding cheating during the online midterm exam held on October 19.
The course, which has over 600 enrolled students, was conducted via a live Zoom session with real-time monitoring and recording during the exam.
The issue escalated when a student shared a post in the university's online community, stating they had achieved a high score by relying on answers provided by AI.
The professor in charge informed students through an announcement that "the integrity and differentiation of the exam were not sufficiently ensured due to the use of AI by some students," and stated that a retake of the midterm exam would be conducted.
As a result, students will take the retake exam alongside their final exam on December 14 in person.
Konkuk University has stated that it will respond strictly in accordance with its regulations if specific instances of cheating are confirmed or if students are identified.
This is not the first time allegations of AI-assisted cheating have surfaced in universities. Last year, similar accusations were raised at major institutions such as Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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