Research · Updated 25 Oct, 09:58 pm IST

UC Berkeley professor stops grading homework after widespread student AI use

Why it matters for readers: Gives a concrete example of how AI is already altering real-world institutions like universities.

Borcherds reported that many students used AI to consistently receive top homework scores, prompting him to stop grading correctness.1
He currently grades homework on completion if a student hands it in, and called that system imperfect.1
Borcherds said he is unsure whether to encourage students to enter mathematics given AI progress, having even asked ChatGPT for advice.1
He acknowledged inertia in the academic system and said departments might continue unchanged for a couple of years despite AI developments.1
His comments followed public discussion after OpenAI announced AI agents had apparently solved the Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness problem.1

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