- Caroline Lema, a fourth-year student, has developed an AI-powered system to detect examination malpractice and improve service delivery
- Lema said the innovation is designed to strengthen accountability, integrity and efficiency in both education and public service delivery
- University officials praised the project and called for greater support from the government and private sector to help young innovators commercialise their technologies
A fourth-year student at the University of Dodoma (UDOM), identified as Caroline Lema, has left her peers, the institution and netizens impressed with her talent and skills in the digital technology field.
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Lema, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system designed to detect possible examination malpractice while also improving service delivery in both public and private institutions.
How the AI system by UDOM student works
The system uses facial recognition, fingerprint identification, video analytics and behavioural tracking to monitor the conduct of service providers using AI tools.
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It assesses how service providers interact with clients, including their language, conduct and the amount of time they spend delivering services.
The innovation can also monitor students’ movements, interactions and gaze patterns during examinations. In addition, it verifies the identity of each student using biometric technology.
UDOM student impresses with AI innovation
Speaking during UDOM’s Research and Innovation Week, the young innovator said the system was designed to strengthen accountability and integrity in both service delivery and education.
According to Lema, the system is intended to provide data-driven feedback that can help improve efficiency in public and private institutions.
UDOM officials said innovations such as Lema’s demonstrate the potential of student-led research to improve governance and productivity.
They also called for stronger support from the Tanzanian government and the private sector to help young innovators develop and commercialise their technologies.
Netizens react to invention meant to prevent exam malpractice
Max Millan:
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“This system should be used to monitor the rigging of votes in Tanzania’s elections instead.”
Forever Logistics Solution FLS:
“We are geniuses. AI learned from us. But cheating is part of their exams, and it’s in the syllabus.”
Nath Nath:
“This is not possible because AI was trained using the same materials from the internet that lecturers use to teach. Umeona CCTV camera haziwezi kuona wanao cheat mitihani umeona hiyo? Tafuta AI ya kutatua changamoto za ajira, mabadiliko ya tabianchi.”
Philemon Mgos:
“Badala uumize kichwa kugundua vitu vya maana, eti kudanganya kwenye mtihani ya nini? Hayo ni matumizi mabaya ya akili. Anyway, nshasoma zangu chuo, nshamaliza, so tutaona.”
Lusumo KI Maeda:
“She is never gonna see heaven. Tumekwisha wale wenzangu na mimi. Ila dada una sifa wewee! Dah, Mungu anakuona. Misuse of AI. I suggest she concentrate on agriculture instead. Cheating is what made a lot of successful people. Congratulations though.”
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
