Maine schools and universities implement measures against AI and cellphones

Educational institutions are implementing new measures to combat the influence of technology and artificial intelligence on learning. In Maine, school districts have implemented a statewide ban on cellphone use during school hours to help teachers maintain student attention and reduce multitasking.

At the university level, Princeton University has updated its long-standing honor code to address the temptation of using AI during examinations. This shift has contributed to a reported 80% increase in the sale of ‘blue books’ at universities across the country, as educators return to pen-and-paper testing to ensure academic integrity and prevent the use of deepfakes or AI-generated content.