TECHNOLOGYJun 7 · 08:30 UTCTHE REGISTER

UK exam watchdog frets over smart specs turning GCSEs into Google searches

England's exams watchdog, Ofqual, warns that smart glasses and hidden earpieces could enable undetectable cheating during GCSEs. Device-related malpractice cases accounted for 44.3% of incidents in 2025 exams, with regulators concerned about evolving wearable technology. Ofqual also highlights challenges from AI-generated coursework, proposing stricter verification measures.

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