AI Makes Evaluation Ethically Challenging
Summary
Artificial intelligence is making student evaluation ethically challenging at Pokhara University, where many assignments in an academic writing class were found to be AI-generated. University officials say there are no formal guidelines for AI use or practicum evaluation, even as teachers call for presentations, VIVA and other methods to protect academic integrity.
Key Points
- Pokhara University introduced an Academic Writing course for BBA 4th semester students in 2026, but many submitted AI-generated essays instead of original work.
- The writer says evaluating assignments has become ethically difficult as generative AI is increasingly replacing plagiarism as the main integrity concern.
- Pokhara University Dean Prof. Dr Gyaneshwor Sharma says there are no formal guidelines for practicum evaluation or AI use, but instructors should not ignore AI in assessment.
- Curriculum Director Rabindra Ghimire says teachers should act more like coaches and suggests adding VIVA and presentations alongside paper writing.
