Artificial intelligence misuse has been recorded as an examination irregularity by the Caribbean Examinations Council for the first time, adding a new challenge to efforts to protect the integrity of regional assessments.
CXC Director of Operations Dr. Nicole Manning disclosed the development during Tuesday’s official release of the May-June 2026 examination results in Anguilla.
“This is new. We have never had this before,” Manning said as she identified AI misuse among the examination issues reported this year.
The council said the use of unauthorized electronic devices remained the most common irregularity, followed by collusion among candidates and the use of prohibited material.
Collusion involves candidates attempting to work together or share information during an examination. Unauthorized material and electronic devices can also provide students with access to information not permitted under examination rules.
CXC recorded 128 examination irregularities in 2026, up from 80 previously. Manning said some candidates committed misconduct repeatedly while sitting different examinations.
Candidates found responsible for irregularities may have their grades cancelled or be disqualified.
The emergence of AI misuse comes as schools and examination bodies across the Caribbean grapple with the rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence. The technology can support learning but also raises concerns about cheating, academic integrity, privacy and the authenticity of students’ work.
Manning said CXC had already developed standards and guidelines governing the responsible use of AI in education and assessment. The council has shared the guidance with ministries of education and is encouraging schools to adopt appropriate policies.
She also warned students against entering personally identifiable information into untrusted AI tools and online platforms, saying doing so could expose their identities and personal data.
CXC has urged educators to teach students how to use artificial intelligence responsibly while ensuring that its use does not compromise the fairness and credibility of regional examinations.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: AI Misuse Recorded in CXC Examinations for the First Time.