Denmark to Introduce Oral Exams to Curb AI Cheating in Schools
Denmark plans to implement oral exams to verify students' understanding of written assignments, aiming to discourage the misuse of generative AI in homework. The country also seeks to encourage in-school work and enhance digital monitoring during exams.
Denmark is taking steps to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence in schools by introducing oral exams to verify students' comprehension of written assignments. Under the new strategy, students will be required to explain their work in person and answer questions about their submissions, ensuring they genuinely understand the content rather than relying on AI tools to complete tasks.
## Oral Exams as a Verification Tool
The oral exam format is not new in Denmark’s education system, but its application to home assignments marks a significant change. The goal is to discourage students from using generative AI to produce entire written tasks while still allowing limited AI tools in controlled settings. The measure aligns with the country’s broader effort to balance technological integration with academic integrity.
## Encouraging In-School Work and Enhanced Monitoring
In addition to oral exams, Denmark aims to promote in-school assignments where students can use approved digital resources, such as dictionaries and grammar checkers. However, generative AI tools capable of creating text or images remain prohibited in these assessments. The government also plans to increase monitoring of student computer activity during exams and install filters to restrict internet access in schools.
According to Denmark’s Education Minister, the initiative seeks to prevent AI from undermining students' academic skills and independent thinking. The strategy reflects a careful approach to technology in education, ensuring that students’ work reflects their actual learning rather than AI-generated content.
