Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many aspects of our daily lives, and education is no exception. AI tools such as ChatGPT are capable of composing text, answering questions, and even generating study plans and homework with a single click. This advancement raises important questions for educators, especially when it comes to homework and exams. Could ChatGPT mean the end of traditional homework?
AI tools belong in the classroom
Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has dramatically reshaped several industries, including education. Despite initial concerns about privacy, AI inaccuracies, and numerous unresolved issues, recent state policies and recommendations from the Standing Scientific Commission have made one thing clear: ChatGPT and similar AI technologies are now essential tools for classroom integration. Understandably, these developments have left many educators feeling uncertain about the future of homework.
ChatGPT & homework = cheating?
The use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in homework continues to raise many questions, especially as some schools have yet to establish clear guidelines for the use of AI in assignments.
When it comes to whether using AI tools for homework constitutes cheating, the answer is nuanced: It depends. The appropriateness of using AI varies greatly depending on the nature of the assignment and the specifics of each case.
Clearly, students who simply type their homework assignment into an AI tool and copy the resulting text verbatim are engaging in behavior that could clearly be classified as cheating. To counter this, teachers might consider conducting oral exams to discuss the homework in detail and test the student’s understanding of the material.
Technically, no existing tool can definitively determine with 100% accuracy whether a text was generated by an AI. Although there are some products on the market, even OpenAI admits in its Education FAQ that AI detectors are not completely reliable (see this blog post for more details). However, teachers, who are often intimately familiar with their students’ work, can usually tell when submissions are mere copies of AI output rather than genuine student work.
Co-authoring homework with ChatGPT – cheating or independent work?
The situation becomes more complex when AI tools are used for homework, but students extensively modify the content by changing, expanding, condensing, and rewriting portions of the text. Even if the initial draft was AI-generated, this raises an important question: Does such extensive editing count as an individual contribution?
Legally, it is crucial to assess which element carries more weight: the AI-generated content or the personal changes made by the student. If only a few sentences were changed, the core of the text remains largely the work of the AI. However, significant revisions could tip the balance toward recognition of the student’s individual effort.
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