AI glasses could cost students two CSATs
South Korea will introduce strict penalties for students who wear AI-enabled smart glasses during the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), which will take place on November 19. According to the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE), students caught wearing these devices may have their exam results canceled. They may also be prohibited from taking the test the following year.
Even students who bring prohibited smart devices into the examination room without wearing them may have their results canceled. These devices include smart glasses and smartwatches. Students who refuse to let exam supervisors check whether they are wearing smart glasses may also face serious penalties.
Exam supervisors are allowed to inspect students while checking their identities or during the examination. If necessary, they can ask students to remove their glasses and place them on their desks for inspection. Students must cooperate with these checks.
The government strengthened the rules after several cheating cases involving AI-enabled glasses were discovered. In May, a student was caught wearing smart glasses during a TOEIC examination in South Korea. Similar incidents happened during university entrance essay exams. At the University of Seoul, a student caught wearing smart glasses during an examination on October 3 was removed from the room and banned from taking the university’s exams for three years.
The Ministry of Education plans to give universities guidelines on identifying smart glasses and checking students. However, some teachers are concerned that these new responsibilities will increase the workload of exam supervisors. A middle school teachers’ union has called for more time, additional staff, clear inspection procedures, and specific rules explaining who is responsible when suspicious situations occur.
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Source: https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/ai-glasses-could-cost-students-two-csats/12922933
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