Maintaining Assessment Integrity in the Age of AI

Synap founder Dr James Gupta contends that the widespread student use of generative AI is exposing the limits of traditional assessment and turning academic integrity into an institutional governance and risk question. He argues that misconduct cannot be designed away entirely, so institutions need risk-based oversight, proportionate and transparent controls, dedicated assessment infrastructure and clear audit trails. The article echoes Synap's view that defensible digital assessment rests on combining thoughtful design with robust operational governance.