Student caught using AI-enabled smart glasses during Taiwan university entrance exam
A student applying to National Taiwan University's medical and dental programs was caught wearing AI-enabled smart glasses during a second-stage entrance examination. Proctors discovered the device when they noticed the student's unusual behavior and found the glasses frame was warm to the touch. The student's examination score in that subject was marked as zero.
What happened
A student applying to National Taiwan University's medical and dental programs wore AI-enabled smart glasses during the second-stage entrance examination. The student initially wore a hoodie and cap during the chemistry test, claiming the air conditioning was too cold, despite outdoor temperatures exceeding 29 degrees Celsius. During the subsequent biology exam, proctors noticed the student maintained an unusually low head posture and discovered the student had changed to a different pair of black-framed glasses.
Proctors touched the glasses frame and felt abnormal heat, confirming the device was AI-enabled smart glasses designed to assist with exam answers. National Taiwan University's registrar office stated the examination score for that subject was marked as zero.
Reported impact
The student's examination score in the subject where the AI glasses were used was marked as zero, removing any competitive advantage for admission.
Governance controls
National Taiwan University reported the violation to the National Center for University Entrance Examinations and the Ministry of Education. The registrar office cautioned future applicants to ensure the authenticity of examination conduct and application materials, warning that any discovered violations would be marked as zero regardless of whether they involve exam cheating or false application information.
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