AI used to curb cheating as universities hold tests online

While an increasing number of Japanese universities have been holding online entrance exams due to the novel coronavirus, moves have been advancing to implement artificial intelligence (AI) based monitoring systems to prevent cheating, reports The Mainichi.

Examinees primarily undergo interviews and take tests with their own computers at home and other locations during the online screening process. Cases of cheating that are expected to arise include having others take exams in the test taker’s place, making online searches or viewing reference material that is not allowed, and receiving help from others.

Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba will introduce a monitoring system using AI technology for English tests that are part of several types of entry processes for those applying to the university’s faculty of foreign languages including: a type of exam formerly known as AO (admissions office) entrance tests that were based on the assessment of various skills; exams for candidates recommended by their high schools; and a special screening process.
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