AI-based proctoring systems trained on western behavioural norms may exacerbate cultural and social challenges in non-English-speaking regions¶
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q1 i? The review asserts that AI-based proctoring systems trained on western behavioural norms may not be trained on datasets from non-English-speaking regions, exacerbating cultural and social challenges. → Malhotra 2026
Evidence¶
Malhotra 2026¶
Malhotra, M., & Chhabra, I. (2026). A comprehensive review of the changing landscape of academic dishonesty in automated proctoring in the era of artificial intelligence. Discover Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-026-01275-6
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This is the review's own methodological-limitation argument, offered without empirical evidence or a cited study: because only English-language publications were included, the authors warn that "AI-based proctoring systems are trained on western behavioural norms". No effect size is printed.
"This is especially crucial as AI-based proctoring systems are trained on western behavioural norms, might not be trained on datasets from these regions, exacerbating cultural and social challenges."
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AI-based proctoring systems trained on western behavioural norms may exacerbate cultural and social challenges in non-English-speaking regions |
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AI-based proctoring systems trained on western behavioural norms may exacerbate cultural and social challenges in non-English-speaking regions |
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