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AI cheating runs wild on campus

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May 30, 2025
James Walsh, a writer for New York Magazine, delves into the startling rise of AI-assisted cheating across North American campuses. About 60% of students admit to using tools like ChatGPT for assignments, prompting a critical discussion on the future of academic integrity. Walsh shares insights from students navigating this new landscape, revealing their views on education and innovative AI tools. He explores ethical dilemmas educators face and the shifting perceptions of education as more students rely on technology, raising urgent questions about authenticity in learning.
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Roy Lee's Extreme AI Use

  • Roy Lee, a Columbia student, used AI to write about 80% of his essays.
  • He saw homework as hackable and believed using AI was practical since it would be a lifelong tool.
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AI for Cheating Job Interviews

  • Roy Lee created a platform, InterviewCoder, helping coders cheat on job interviews.
  • He demonstrated its effectiveness by succeeding at an Amazon internship interview.
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AI as Essay Outline Helper

  • A student uses ChatGPT to generate essay outlines and topic sentences, then writes the essay herself.
  • This method saves her multiple days of writing, letting her finish quickly before deadlines.
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