Fears over AI systems like ChatGPT could see pupils doing coursework under exam conditions. Headteachers have been warned that it's the only way for school and college leaders to know whose work is being submitted, says Ofqual’s chief regulator.
Jo Saxton said AI chatbot ChatGPT has made traditional examined conditions “more important than ever”. When asked about ChatGPT at the annual conference of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), Dr Saxton said: “We’re not seeing the end of desks and pens and paper anytime soon.”
ChatGPT is a form of generative AI which has come to prominence in recent months after a version of it was released to the public last year. It can respond to questions in a human-like manner and understand the context of follow-up queries much like in human conversations, as well as being able to compose essays if asked – sparking fears it could be used by students to complete assignments.
