Unisa Students Face Disciplinary Action Over AI Use

July 9, 2024

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has discovered that hundreds of students allegedly used artificial intelligence tools to cheat on an exam, despite these tools being banned. The affected students are facing disciplinary action for dishonesty. The AI tools were used in the Strategic Implementation and Control module. Unisa’s business management department is finalizing results and preparing reports for the affected students. This incident highlights concerns about the misuse of AI in academic settings.