# Australian National University criticized for 'hysterical' crackdown on AI cheating

The Australian National University (ANU) faces backlash for its aggressive response to students using AI to cheat, with critics calling the measures excessive. As universities rush to adapt assessments, the incident highlights the growing challenge of maintaining academic integrity in the age of generative AI.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/18/anu-accused-of-hysterical-response-to-students-using-ai-to-as-unis-scramble-to-secure-assessments) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:00:09 GMT