The Southern Federal University's Institute of RUDN in Sochi has…
The Southern Federal University's Institute of RUDN in Sochi has decided to cancel mandatory final qualification works for law students in the 2024-2026 intake due to the widespread use of artificial intelligence in writing these papers. The institute argues that AI-generated content undermines the purpose of evaluating student knowledge and is shifting towards assessing strategic thinking and ethical decision-making.
Consensus
- The Southern Federal University's Institute of RUDN in Sochi has canceled mandatory final qualification works for law students from the 2024-2026 intake.
- This decision was made due to the widespread use of artificial intelligence in writing these papers.
- The institute will replace traditional thesis work with practical exams and case analysis.
Points of divergence
- The university stated that AI has made diploma works no longer an objective measure of knowledge, especially as neural networks can analyze legal practice and write structured texts. — vesti
- Neural networks now easily analyze court precedents, formulate legal positions, and produce 60-80 page ready-made texts, making it pointless to require students to write what machines do instantly. — fontanka
- The university administration said that such practices make classical written works ineffective for assessing student knowledge. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- RUDN Institute in Sochi Rejects AI-Generated Diplomas — Вести
- Socinian Institute of RUDN Cancelled Law Student Theses Due to AI — Фонтанка
- RUDN in Sochi Cancels Graduation Theses First in Russia Due to AI Use — Вечерняя Москва