# Reports from IHLs on Use of AI to Cheat in Examinations

- Date: 2026-08-04
- Added: 2026-09-04
- Who: Mr Foo Cexiang · Mr Desmond Lee
- Source: https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-23902
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## Why it matters

MOE confirms that AI-enabled academic misconduct has occurred at IHLs but releases no figures, leaving the response to the disciplinary framework of each institution and to redesigned assessments.

## Summary

MP Foo Cexiang asked the Minister for Education in a written question whether the Ministry has received reports from any Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) about the use of AI to cheat in examinations. Minister for Education Desmond Lee replied that there have been instances of students using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in ways that contravene the academic integrity policies of the IHLs, including in assessments, and that these cases have been addressed by the IHLs in accordance with their respective disciplinary frameworks and processes. In line with the Ministry of Education's guidance on the responsible use of AI in education, the IHLs regularly review and update their academic integrity policies and corresponding disciplinary frameworks to ensure responsible AI use among students and faculty, and strengthen assessment design so that assessments remain valid measures of students' learning and capabilities. The answer did not disclose the number of cases or which institutions were involved.

## Key points

- MOE confirmed there have been instances of students using AI tools in ways that contravene IHLs' academic integrity policies, including in assessments
- These cases were handled by the IHLs under their own disciplinary frameworks and processes; MOE did not disclose case numbers or institutions
- In line with MOE's guidance on responsible AI use in education, IHLs regularly review and update their academic integrity policies and disciplinary frameworks
- IHLs are also strengthening assessment design so that assessments remain valid measures of students' learning and capabilities

## Full text

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48 Mr Foo Cexiang asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry has received reports from any Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) about the use of AI to cheat in examinations.

Mr Desmond Lee : There have been instances of students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in ways that contravene the academic integrity policies of the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), including in assessments. These cases have been addressed by the IHLs in accordance with their respective disciplinary frameworks and processes.

In line with the Ministry of Education's guidance on the responsible use of AI in education, the IHLs regularly review and update their academic integrity policies and corresponding disciplinary frameworks to ensure responsible AI use among students and faculty and strengthen assessment design so that they remain valid measures of students' learning and capabilities.