As AI tools like DeepSeek become more advanced, Chinese university students are increasingly relying on them for academic writing. While these tools can be helpful, overreliance and improper use are on the rise 📈.
A recent survey by MyCOS, which surveyed over 3,000 university faculty and students, revealed that nearly 60% use generative AI daily or multiple times a week. Among students, almost 30% primarily use AI for writing papers or assignments, with some openly admitting to copying and pasting AI-generated content 📄🤖.
Experts and university professors shared with China Media Group (CMG) that misuse isn't limited to text generation. Some students are involved in academic misconduct, such as falsifying research data, editing experimental images, or replacing original design work with AI-generated content 🕵️♂️.
In response, many Chinese universities have introduced strict regulations outlining the permitted and prohibited uses of AI tools. For instance, Fudan University recently issued guidelines banning AI in research design, data collection, image creation, thesis writing, and handling confidential content. Violations can lead to failing grades and impact degree eligibility 📜🚫.
Tianjin University of Science and Technology also implemented AI-generated content detection in undergraduate theses last year, setting a maximum AI content threshold of 40%. This policy will continue for the 2025 graduates 🎓.
To combat academic fraud, multiple research teams in China are developing advanced AI detection technologies. As AI technology evolves, these anti-detection methods must also advance to stay effective 🛡️.
Beyond technology, experts emphasize the need for improved academic evaluation and AI literacy. Huang Yating, a researcher at Zhejiang University's School of Education, suggests that assessment methods should prioritize higher-order thinking skills 🧠.
\"AI can replace repetitive and standardized tasks,\" Huang said. \"Professors should design assignments that AI cannot easily replicate and encourage collaboration with AI rather than full reliance on it.\"
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Chinese universities seek to regulate AI use in academic writing
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