AI-generated essays put university exams to the test – Ghana VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Nana Amfo, has called for a reevaluation of assessment methods in universities in response to the increasing ease with which students can generate AI-generated essays and answers. Amfo argued that universities should focus more on evaluating students' reasoning, practical skills, and ability to apply knowledge, rather than relying heavily on conventional examinations and written assignments.

At the University of Lagos International Week 2026, Amfo proposed alternative assessment methods such as oral examinations, project-based assessments, portfolios, presentations, and practical demonstrations as a way to determine whether students truly understand the concepts they are expected to learn. She also cautioned against treating AI solely as a threat to academic integrity or celebrating it uncritically as a solution, emphasizing the need to explore how AI can strengthen learning without weakening the intellectual capabilities that education is supposed to develop.

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