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Nature correspondence flags AI-driven gap between take-home and closed-book exam scores

A letter published in Nature responds to an earlier essay noting a class scored 96% on a take-home midterm but only 48.6% on a closed-book final. The authors argue this disparity isn't primarily about students cheating or inadequate proctoring, but reveals that many university assessments test tasks AI tools can now complete faster and better than typical students.

U.S. colleges expand three-year degree programs to cut costs for students

A growing number of American universities are rolling out three-year bachelor's degree options aimed at reducing tuition costs and time to graduation. The push targets nontraditional and older students, such as 34-year-old Giles Sims, who have been held back in the job market by not holding a degree. Advocates say the accelerated model addresses rising concerns over college affordability.

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