South Korea will check every pair of glasses at its college exam.
South Korea's exam agency told proctors on Thursday to inspect every test taker's glasses at the November 19 college exam. Merely carrying AI smart glasses voids the score, and wearing them also bars the student from next year's exam. Teachers say spotting the devices by eye is hard, and their union launched a petition for more staff.
Why it mattersTwo students were already caught with AI glasses at university entrance exams this month. If you are sitting an exam soon, assume any smart glasses will be treated like a phone.
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