Why US colleges are turning to blue book exams to fight ChatGPT cheating

As AI tools like ChatGPT become widespread, US colleges are turning back to traditional blue book exams to combat cheating. Sales of blue books have surged at major universities as professors require handwritten, in-person essays and tests. While many educators worry about AI’s impact on academic integrity, some acknowledge the importance of teaching students how to responsibly use AI in their careers. The blue book symbolizes the analog response to challenges posed by the AI era.