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Chinese Tech Giants Disable AI to Prevent Gaokao Cheating

6/9/2025

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In a bid to uphold the integrity of the gaokao exams, Chinese tech companies have temporarily disabled AI features, impacting over 13.3 million students. Popular apps like Doubao and Yuanbao halted services to deter cheating during this pivotal testing period from June 7-10. Authorities are also ramping up monitoring and entry checks to safeguard the exam process.

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In a bid to uphold the integrity of the gaokao exams, Chinese tech companies have temporarily disabled AI features, impacting over 13.3 million students. Popular apps like Doubao and Yuanbao halted services to deter cheating during this pivotal testing period from June 7-10. Authorities are also ramping up monitoring and entry checks to safeguard the exam process.