Rethinking Online Examinations in the Age of AI

In this Q&A with Security Journal UK, Synap founder Dr James Gupta discusses how the ease of AI-assisted cheating marks a lasting shift that online exams must respond to without resorting to blanket surveillance. He advocates a layered approach that pairs smart question design, randomisation and lockdown tools with targeted monitoring, alongside privacy safeguards such as plain-language candidate guidance and considered data retention. The discussion also anticipates hybrid assessments that allow supervised, selective access to online resources, consistent with Synap's assessment philosophy.