Nearly 400 UK students are being investigated for "improper use" of ChatGPT

the use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence chatbots has been the subject of debates among teachers, who express concern about the misuse of the tool. There are different cases where the tool caused serious problems.

While AI brings countless possibilities and benefits in the area of education, its inappropriate use can compromise academic integrity, reducing the importance of students' effort and dedication in the learning process.

In the UK, an investigation is underway involving approximately 400 university students, who are suspected of having committed plagiarismwhen using ChatGPT to perform academic work.

According to information released by the British tabloid Metro, so far, 146 of these students have already been found guilty.

Furthermore, data from a student newspaper show that more than 40% of all universities in the country faced the same problem, affecting even prestigious institutions such as the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

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College students investigated for inappropriate use of AI

The alleged use of ChatGPT by around 400 UK university students to complete academic work has been the subject of investigation, raising ethical and legal questions.

In addition to being considered an unethical practice, plagiarism is treated as inappropriate behavior by educational institutions, which can result in serious consequences for the students involved.

As previously mentioned, so far, 146 students have already been found guilty and had their evaluations zeroed by the universities as punishment.

The worrying use of ChatGPT by 377 students, according to information released by the newspaper student The Tab, to copy in their evaluations, has been calling the attention of educational institutions in the UK. The number could increase further, as cases are just beginning to be investigated.

The growing trend of using Artificial Intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, within universities, has been reported in several other news outlets around the world, including portalIndia Today.

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