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The Conversation — AI · September 24, 2026 · On the brief until October 8, 2026

Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether

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Generating student text that detector software fails to reliably identify

Australian schools and universities are turning away from AI-detection software due to false positives and unreliability in real-world settings. Educators are shifting toward supervised checkpoints like oral exams and practicals rather than trying to verify unsupervised text with automated tools.

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Relying on detector software harms students through false accusations, forcing educators to choose between technical surveillance and authentic supervised assessment.

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