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Professor's invisible prompt trap catches 32 students cheating on their midterm with AI
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this post was submitted on 27 Jul 2026
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seriously, why aren't all tests being done in person at this point?
Most universities have been parasitised by a quality control department that insists "assessment should be authentic and accessible".
In short, profs are forced to have heavy credit bearing coursework that students almost all cheat on.