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Ukraine reports significant success in striking Russian military assets, claiming destruction of over 40 bomber planes in a deep-strike operation dubbed 'Spiderweb,' showcasing bold counteroffensive moves.

China cracks down on ‘AI prediction’ scams ahead of university entrance exams

South China Morning PostSaturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00:14 AM
China cracks down on ‘AI prediction’ scams ahead of university entrance exams
Chinese officials are clamping down on fraudsters who prey on students by falsely claiming AI can predict questions for the gaokao—the notoriously tough national university entrance exam. Three government agencies are teaming up to scrub online scams and "harmful information" ahead of the high-stakes tests.
Editor’s Note: The gaokao is a make-or-break moment for millions of Chinese students, so desperation fuels a market for shady "shortcuts." This crackdown highlights how emerging tech like AI is being weaponized to exploit stress around standardized testing—and why authorities see it as a threat to fairness in education.
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