Denmark is introducing new measures against the use of AI by school students: written assignments completed at home will now have to be defended orally, and some student tasks will be done at school under supervision, The Guardian writes.

Danish Education Minister Magnus Heunicke announced the measures on the eve of the new school year, saying that the problem of AI-assisted cheating in upper secondary school requires immediate action.

Students aged 16 to 19 studying in Danish upper secondary schools will be required to orally defend major written assignments that were previously completed at home. About 9,000 students prepare such assignments every year.

In addition, schools are required to use tools to monitor students’ work on computers during written exams and to install filters on the school network that restrict access to certain resources.

The authorities also recommend conducting written assignments more often directly at school, under supervised conditions. This will allow teachers to observe the preparation process, provide feedback, and more accurately assess students’ actual knowledge.

According to Heunicke, it is necessary to ensure that artificial intelligence does not undermine students’ competencies and, above all, their ability to think independently. The Danish government is also preparing a nationwide strategy for the use of AI in schools and other educational institutions.

The problem of using AI for cheating is also becoming relevant in other European countries. For example, in Sweden, the number of students who received warnings or were suspended from classes for unauthorized use of AI increased by 688% in 2023–2025. The country’s authorities are conducting a separate review of how schools are countering such violations.