SMRTR AINov 19, 2025The Verge

This viral AI pen didn’t help me cheat

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A viral "AI pen" marketed on YouTube as the ultimate cheating device for physical exams promises to scan test questions and provide instant answers using artificial intelligence. Testing revealed the $68.99 gadget produces complete nonsense responses to basic questions about math, science, and history, despite successfully scanning text occasionally. The bulky device is too conspicuous for classroom use, making traditional phone-based cheating with ChatGPT far more practical for dishonest students.

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