Chinese students risk losing degrees if caught using AI to write papers

Chinese students who use artificial intelligence to write papers may face the risk of losing their degrees under a draft law being considered by the country's top legislative body. The law also targets degrees obtained through fraudulent means, including stolen identities, forged documents, and bribes.

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Posted 8/28/2023, 1:52:16 PM