연대 수시 시험장서 ‘AI 안경’ 첫 적발…문제의 답 렌즈에 동동 띄워져

At the entrance of a university's entrance exam, an artificial intelligence (AI) equipped "smart glasses" were discovered on a test-taker, prompting concerns over misconduct. The university officials deemed this act as a violation, and are now considering the consequences for the affected student. This is the first documented case of such an incident during an entrance exam requiring essay writing.

On the 10th of last month, a proctor noticed a test-taker wearing a smart glass during the Natural & Integrated Science Series Mathematics entrance exam at Seoul's Jung-gu Seongchon Campus. The university spokesperson explained that "smart glasses are prohibited electronic items" and that the student was supposed to wear regular glasses before the exam, but switched to the smart glasses during the test. The university had not taken separate luggage checks at the entrance due to privacy concerns.

During the entrance examination, the proctor was trained on how to identify smart glasses and their camera positioning, and instructed to keep a close eye on the student's glasses. Once the smart glasses were turned in, the proctor ensured the student completed the test without causing disturbance to others. The student subsequently confessed to the authorities.

The use of smart glasses in entrance exams poses a new challenge for maintaining academic integrity. The Korean Educational Development Institute has listed smart glasses as prohibited items for entry into examination halls for the 2027 academic year entrance exam. If discovered without being handed over to the proctor, the student's exam score will be declared invalid.

The Ministry of Education plans to monitor university entrance exam operations for any new forms of misconduct, including the use of smart glasses, and will share their plans with universities for improved monitoring and response strategies.