cheating
Coverage of cheating in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico’s top university orders 58,000 students to resit entrance exam after suspected cheating
Mexico's National Autonomous University (Unam) requires 58,000 students to retake their entrance exam due to suspected cheating after an online version led to high results and annulled scores. The exam will now be conducted in person.
- Educators warn AI debate has focused too much on cheating, not enough on student learning
Educators warn the AI debate in higher education has overemphasized cheating concerns and underprioritized student learning. They advocate redesigning curricula and assessments to evaluate knowledge effectively in an AI-driven world, with examples like handwritten exams to bypass AI reliance.
- Chhota Rajan sentenced by CBI court in Chennai to seven years of rigorous imprisonment
Chhota Rajan was sentenced by a CBI court in Chennai to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for cheating, forgery, personation, and submitting forged documents to obtain an Indian passport. He is currently serving a life sentence in another case at Tihar Jail.
- 30-year-old Shivamogga resident arrested for posing as PA to Karnataka CM, cheating
A 30-year-old Shivamogga resident, Hemanth Kumar alias Ganesh, was arrested for impersonating a personal assistant to the Karnataka Chief Minister and committing fraud. The accused resides in Sharavathi Nagar, Shivamogga.
- Students Convene to Hammer Out AI Bill of Rights for Schools
High school students from all 50 states gathered in Boston to debate a first-of-its-kind AI Bill of Rights for schools, addressing issues like cheating and transparency. The event, sponsored by an MIT research initiative and a national superintendents’ association, aimed to establish guidelines for AI use in education.
- CBI files second chargesheet in Reliance Communications Limited case
The CBI has filed a second chargesheet in the Reliance Communications Limited case, implicating Netizen Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Reliance Infocomm Engineering Pvt. Ltd.) and its directors Anil Kalya and Tunu Sahu on charges of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation, and cheating.
- 3 men arrested, accused of using recording devices to cheat on Miami-Dade driver’s license exam
Three men were arrested in Miami-Dade for using hidden recording devices to cheat on a driver’s license exam. The suspects, identified as Karel Clavel-Beltran, Miguel Nunez-Garcia, and Alexis Fernandez, were charged with cheating and using communications devices to fraudulently obtain licenses.
- 3 arrested in connection with Miami-Dade driver license exam cheating scheme
Three men were arrested in Miami-Dade County for using cameras and earpieces to cheat on computer-based driver license exams. The suspects, Karel Clavel-Beltran, Alexis Franc Fernandez, and Miguel Nunez-Garcia, were charged with cheating and unlawful use of communications devices after authorities uncovered a scheme involving hidden recording devices and paid assistance.
- 'I didn't cheat.' California DMV's test fraud claims spark frustration, anger
California drivers and legislators are frustrated and angry over the DMV's invalidation of 11,000 knowledge tests due to suspected cheating, with no clear evidence provided for the claims.
- California DMV reportedly suspects thousands of drivers cheated on written tests
Thousands of California-licensed drivers are required to retake their written tests as the DMV suspects them of cheating.
- Ex-TMC MLA's son held on cheating, extortion charges
The son of an ex-TMC MLA was arrested on charges of cheating and extortion. Tirthankar Ghosh was attacked with eggs when taken to the Barrackpore court.
- Moneylender arrested for cheating, extortion and criminal intimidation in Hyderabad
A moneylender was arrested in Hyderabad for charges of cheating, extortion, and criminal intimidation.
- Brown Professor Suspects Majority of His Class Used AI to Cheat
A Brown University professor suspects that most of his class used AI to cheat, and he criticized the university's response to the incident as 'meek'.
- Two arrested for cheating trader of ₹7.48 lakh in Hyderabad
Two individuals were arrested in Hyderabad for cheating a trader out of ₹7.48 lakh. The case involves a significant financial fraud.
- Chess federation suspends former world champion who accused late US prodigy Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
A chess federation suspended a former world champion after he accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating. The individual continued to share his suspicions about Naroditsky on social media.
- Former Kolkata councillor Tarakeswar Chakraborty arrested on cheating, forgery charges
Tarakeswar Chakraborty was arrested on charges of cheating and forgery after two FIRs were filed against him at the Survey Park police station.
- Police serve fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in Messi event chaos case
Police have served a fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in connection with a case involving a high-profile football event in December 2005. The case stems from an FIR filed by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, who accuses the ex-minister of black-marketing tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation, and cheating.
- Ticket booking agent held for cheating devotees in Tiruvannamalai
A ticket booking agent was arrested in Tiruvannamalai for deceiving devotees. The incident involves fraudulent practices related to ticket bookings.
- HAL files cheating, forgery case against Hyderabad supplier over alleged forged test reports for Tejas Mk1A components
HAL has filed a case against a Hyderabad-based supplier for alleged cheating and forgery involving forged test reports for components of the Tejas Mk1A. The supplier is accused of providing falsified documentation related to the aircraft's parts.
- Bumblebees use tools to solve complex problems—despite not being trained to do so
Bumblebees demonstrate the ability to creatively solve complex problems to obtain a sugary reward, including using strategies that involve cheating. These solutions emerge without prior training.
- Trump, without proof, claims 'cheating' in California vote, says federal probe underway
The president claims 'cheating' in California vote without proof and states a federal probe is underway. Elections experts and Democratic leaders in California had predicted these claims and dismissed them as baseless.
- Smart glasses are the next cheating threat in exams, says chief regulator
The chief regulator warns that smart glasses pose a new cheating threat in exams. The article highlights concerns about emerging technology facilitating academic dishonesty.
- The Despair of the Professor in the Age of A.I.
The article explores a professor's despair regarding the impact of AI on academia, questioning whether half of students would cheat if it were easy enough.
- I was forced to cheat on my wife after having children wrecked our sex life... here's why my deceit is justified
The author claims that having children ruined their sex life, leading them to cheat on their wife, whom they argue justifies their deceit. The article presents a personal account of marital strain and infidelity.
- Gambler used concealed 'vibrating device' to cheat casino out of cash, prosecutors say
A gambler was prosecuted for using a concealed 'vibrating device' to cheat a casino, resulting in financial loss for the establishment. The incident highlights the use of technology in organized fraud schemes.