Artificial Intelligence Prompts Warnings from CBS Examiners

External examiners at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) are calling for a re-evaluation of student examination methods due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence. An investigation by Berlingske, which reviewed 40 examiner reports from the summer exams, revealed widespread concerns about AI's role in replacing the learning process.

Examiners noted that AI's integration significantly affects student performance. In a striking observation, one examiner reported that "in two out of three theses, it was clear that AI had been used to such an extent that the students could not account for large parts of the written basis." This particular examiner had assessed seven master's theses in business law.

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The use of AI affects the students' performance. In two out of three theses, it was clear that AI had been used to such an extent that the students could not account for large parts of the written basis.

The findings suggest a growing challenge for academic integrity and the assessment of genuine student understanding. The core issue appears to be not just the use of AI, but its application to the point where it hinders a student's ability to engage with and explain their own work. This raises questions about whether students are truly learning or merely becoming adept at using AI tools to produce output.

However, the perspective among examiners is not uniformly critical. While many express caution, at least one examiner described the students they assessed as "highly capable." This examiner had evaluated seven theses for the International Business program. This contrast highlights a nuanced debate within the academic community about how to integrate AI effectively and ethically into higher education, balancing technological advancement with fundamental learning objectives.

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