Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Outcomes and Accountability | 0 comments

Why it matters:

AI is reshaping higher ed. Leaders are grappling with how to harness innovation while protecting academic integrity.

Key points:

  • Balance, not tradeoffs: Academic integrity and innovation aren’t opposites — they must be integrated into education and technology design.
  • Student impact: Cheating undermines self-competence, risks identity theft, and produces unprepared graduates — a danger for public safety and global competitiveness.
  • Systemic risk: Employers, licensing boards, and society lose trust when degrees don’t reflect real skills.
  • Action in motion: The Credential Integrity Action Alliance (CIAA) is driving reform — creating a model statute to close loopholes, empower institutions to sue cheating companies, and push for stronger laws.
  • Vision ahead: Integrity should be built in by design — much like security and privacy — ensuring students learn responsibly with AI while preparing for the workforce.

The bottom line:

Protecting academic integrity in an AI-driven era requires shared responsibility.