ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’…

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The Australian National University (ANU) is attempting to address the widespread use of AI by students. A consultation paper has been released, offering options for classifying assessments as either 'secure' or 'insecure'. Some academics have criticized the university's response as panicked and lacking adequate consultation. The 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index indicated that 78.9% of secondary and tertiary students are using generative AI.