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ChatGPT scored up to full marks on Leaving Cert computer science paper - UCD study

Automated chatbot answered 55 of 62 questions correctly, a PhD candidate at the university found

Researchers are highlighting the possible benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to the state-exam such as the unlimited generation of problem solutions and and even self-marking. Picture: Gabby Jones

ChatGPT passed a Higher Level Leaving Cert computer science paper with flying colours, a new UCD study has shown, as researchers highlight the possible benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to the state-exam such as the unlimited problem solutions and and even self-marking.

The automated chatbot answered 55 of 62 questions correctly, according to figures from computer science PhD candidate Joyce Mahon.

In a blog post published last week, Mahon and her colleuges - Dr Brian ...