Test moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standards
To cut the cost of key stage 2 assessments, a UK government project proposes to use scripts generated by ChatGPT instead of real children's writing as examples supplied to moderators who check that grades are awarded fairly
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Published: 14 August 2026
Source: New Scientist Technology
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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