A history professor at Alcorn State University devised a method to detect students using AI for their assignments. Dr. Jason Gibson embedded invisible instructions in his midterm prompt, directing students to include the word 'Madagascar' nonsensically in their responses. Thirty-two out of thirty-five students in two of his classes failed a portion of their midterm as a result of this AI-detection technique. AI
IMPACT This incident highlights a novel method for educators to identify AI misuse in academic work, potentially influencing future assessment strategies.
RANK_REASON Professor's method to detect AI cheating is a practical application of AI in education, not a core AI release or research.
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