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Princeton University Faces AI-Driven Cheating Epidemic, Reinstates Proctored Exams

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Princeton University, facing a significant rise in cheating facilitated by generative AI, has voted to reintroduce instructor proctoring for all in-class exams starting July 1, 2026.

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Princeton University, facing a significant rise in cheating facilitated by generative AI, has voted to reintroduce instructor proctoring for all in-class exams starting July 1, 2026.

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