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wire / 2026-10-22-e0d7

South Korean man referred for prosecution over AI smart glasses used to cheat on national exam

October 22, 2026 · KOR INCIDENT REPUTATIONALSAFETY

Several similar cases have been reported recently, so the proctors now have to check whether your glasses are smarter than you.

The facts

A 20-year-old man in South Korea was sent to prosecution for using AI-enabled smart glasses linked to a smartphone app to cheat during a national technical qualification exam. The incident highlights growing concerns over AI misuse in exams, with several similar cases recently reported.