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) announced it will stop using an AI detector for academic misconduct by 2027, according to an email to faculty members. NTU's associate vice-provost, Dr Tan Seng Chee, acknowledged that current AI detection tools are "fundamentally unreliable" and cannot differentiate between unauthorized misconduct and responsible AI use in the curriculum.
The university will deactivate the detector at the end of this semester or by December 31, 2026. NTU faced controversy in 2025 when three students were accused of misusing AI for false citations, leading to penalties. In response, NTU is transitioning to transparent assessment designs and focusing on student well-being and faculty trust.
The move aims to eliminate "adversarial detection scores" that create distrust and administrative burdens for faculty.
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