SEOUL, Nov 9 – Four students in South Korea have been caught using artificial intelligence (AI) glasses to cheat during school examinations this year.
The country’s Education Ministry confirmed the cases following an investigation involving 5,679 middle and high schools nationwide.
The students included one middle school student and three high school students. They used AI-powered glasses during their midterm or final examinations.
The cases occurred in Seoul, North Jeolla Province and Jeju Island.
How Students Used AI Glasses to Cheat
According to the Education Ministry, three students attracted attention because they repeatedly touched their glasses during examinations.
In another case, a student switched to AI glasses after the examination had started.
A supervisor had already been watching the student closely after receiving a tip-off from another student. This helped the school detect the cheating attempt.
AI glasses can use built-in technology to process information and provide digital assistance. Depending on the device, they may also connect to AI services through other systems.
Students Face Examination Penalties
All four students received zero marks for the affected examinations under the relevant school regulations.
However, the three high school students also faced separate disciplinary action.
Their penalties included three days of special education, four hours of community service and a five-day suspension.
The middle school student did not receive formal disciplinary action. Instead, the school required the student to complete volunteer work on campus.
South Korea Plans Stronger Prevention Measures
The Education Ministry plans to distribute educational materials explaining these cheating cases to students.
It will also provide schools with guidelines to prevent the misuse of AI glasses during examinations.
In addition, the ministry will discuss further preventive measures with regional education offices and the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation.
The government has also warned students against using AI glasses during the annual college entrance examination.
Students caught cheating in that examination could face criminal charges. They could also lose their right to sit for the test for three years, compared with the current one-year ban.
The latest cases highlight the growing challenge schools face as AI technology becomes more accessible.
As these devices develop, education authorities must strengthen examination rules and help students understand the consequences of using technology dishonestly.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
