Princeton Drops Honor Code, Will Supervise Exams for First Time in 133 Years Due to AI

The age of AI has forced Princeton University to drop its 133-year-old honor code and supervise exams to ensure student integrity.

The Princeton faculty voted on Monday for a proctor to be present during all in-person exams going forward, starting this summer. The change came at the request of undergraduates and faculty, most of whom were convinced “that cheating on in-class exams has become widespread,” according to a letter written by Princeton dean Michael Gordin, per the Wall Street Journal.

The Princeton honor system began in 1893, and it has long been a point of pride for the university, but Gordin noted that cellphones and AI have not only facilitated the ease of cheating but also made it difficult to detect. Prior to the exam, students will still be required to state: “I pledge my honor that I have not violated the Honor Code during this examination,” according to the Journal.

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