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  "id": 16736414,
  "title": "Top University Professor Stops Grading Homework Because of ChatGPT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/top-university-professor-stops-grading-homework-because-of-chatgpt",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:27:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
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    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/top-university-professor-stops-grading-homework-because-of-chatgpt/"
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  "account": "Richard Borcherds, a distinguished mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has ceased grading students’ homework for accuracy due to the prevalence of artificial intelligence in completing assignments. Borcherds, a Fields Medal winner, observed that students were consistently achieving high scores, leading him to believe that there was little reason to continue having teaching assistants verify their answers. Now, he grants marks based solely on whether students submit their homework, irrespective of the correctness of their responses.\n\nBorcherds acknowledged that his grading approach is not ideal, but he has not yet found a satisfactory alternative. He expressed his belief that AI has become so readily available that preventing students from utilizing it for homework is proving increasingly challenging. This statement followed OpenAI's announcement that its AI systems had reportedly solved the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, a significant challenge in mathematics. The revelation has sparked discussions about the potential impact of AI on mathematics education and research.\n\nBorcherds warned that if AI continues to advance at its current rate, machines could eventually surpass human mathematicians in their work within a few years. He also questioned the wisdom of pursuing careers in mathematics, remarking that five years ago, the field seemed one of the least vulnerable to disruption from artificial intelligence. Borcherds had even sought advice from ChatGPT regarding guidance for students contemplating mathematics careers, but found the AI tool unable to provide a concrete answer.\n\nDespite these concerns, Borcherds believes that universities may require several years to adapt to these changes. He cited the persistence of printed academic journals, which he believes have been redundant for approximately two decades, as an example of institutions maintaining outdated practices even after new technologies have rendered them less necessary. Borcherds drew a parallel between AI's potential impact on mathematics and earlier technological changes, such as machines replacing hand weaving and automobiles supplanting horses. However, he emphasized that mathematics has never experienced a technological disruption of this magnitude before.\n\nUC Berkeley is currently grappling with how to handle artificial intelligence in classrooms. Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Chief Academic Technology Officer Anne Marie Richard stated that faculty members are required to outline their expectations for AI use in course outlines. However, individual professors are free to determine how students can employ AI, contingent on the subject and course level. The university has experimented with AI detection tools, such as Turnitin and Rumi, but found them insufficient to implement as a standardized system across the campus. UC Berkeley also maintains an online AI Hub, offering teachers sample policies, training materials, and guidance on utilizing AI in education. For now, the institution has largely left decisions regarding AI use to individual faculty members as the technology continues to reshape how students learn and submit assignments.",
  "summary": "A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has stopped grading students’ homework for correctness because so many students … Read More The post Top University Professor Stops Grading Homework Because of ChatGPT appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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