How is AI cheating impacting school supply sales?

Sales of traditional blue books have more than doubled, as educators increasingly require handwritten work to counter AI-generated assignments.

What are US instructors doing about AI cheating?

Most instructors are changing assignments, with 76% requiring handwritten work or oral presentations to combat AI use.

Are fake students using AI to get financial aid?

Yes, fake "bot" students are submitting AI-generated coursework to fraudulently claim state and federal student aid.

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AI Cheating Fuels Blue Book Sales Boom

22 Nov

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Summary

Blue book sales more than doubled between 2022 and 2024.
76% of instructors now require or plan to require handwritten work.
Fake 'bot' students fraudulently claim aid using AI coursework.

The increasing use of generative AI by students has led to an unforeseen surge in sales for traditional "blue books," the simple notebooks used in schools. Between 2022 and 2024, sales of these booklets saw a more than twofold increase, coinciding with the widespread adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT among students.

Educational institutions are actively adapting to combat AI-assisted cheating, with a significant majority of instructors altering assignments. Over three-quarters of educators now require or plan to require handwritten work, and many are incorporating oral presentations or more creative assessment methods to verify student authenticity.

Beyond academic integrity, institutions face financial risks as fake "bot" students submit AI-generated coursework to fraudulently claim state and federal aid. This issue has become so prevalent that some instructors report over 10% of students in their classes may be non-existent.

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