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Colleges Embrace Oral Exams to Combat AI Challenges

3/26/2026

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Colleges are increasingly adopting oral exams to counter AI challenges in education.
Cornell University professor Chris Schaffer emphasizes direct interaction to assess students’ understanding.
New York University professor Panos Ipeirotis has developed an AI-powered oral exam with a virtual examiner.
The shift aims to enhance accountability and ensure students can articulate their knowledge, while educators worry AI reliance may blunt critical thinking.

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Story summary

Colleges are increasingly adopting oral exams to counter AI challenges in education.
Cornell University professor Chris Schaffer emphasizes direct interaction to assess students’ understanding.
New York University professor Panos Ipeirotis has developed an AI-powered oral exam with a virtual examiner.
The shift aims to enhance accountability and ensure students can articulate their knowledge, while educators worry AI reliance may blunt critical thinking.