NTU to stop using 'fundamentally unreliable' AI detector from 2027
Nanyang Technological University will not rely on AI probability scores as evidence of academic misconduct, says its associate vice-provost.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will cease utilizing its AI detector by 2027, according to an email sent to faculty members. The university acknowledges the tools' "fundamentally unreliable" nature and their inability to differentiate between unauthorized misconduct and responsible partnerships with AI in the curriculum. NTU will deactivate its institutional AI detector at the end of this semester, or December 31, citing the tools' lack of empirical validity.
The decision aligns with emerging best practices in universities worldwide and is aimed at preserving a culture of mutual trust. Dr Tan Seng Chee, NTU's associate vice-provost for education transformation, noted that relying on automated AI detection scores creates an environment of surveillance and distrust, undermining student well-being and faculty engagement.
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