The Government Is Also Preparing a Comprehensive National Strategy on AI Use in Schools

Denmark has introduced a requirement for high school students to orally defend their written assignments in an effort to prevent cheating with artificial intelligence tools. The government implemented a series of new measures, including monitoring computer screens, for students aged 16 to 19. Announced as the school term began after the summer break, the measures took effect immediately following an urgent request from Education Minister Magnus Heunicke, who said, We have a problem with AI cheating in high schools. It's time to act.

The Education Ministry noted that AI poses a growing challenge for teaching and exams, and the new rules aim to clarify when AI use is not permitted. The government is also preparing a comprehensive national strategy on AI use in schools. Heunicke said he would consult school administrators, teachers, and students to ensure AI does not weaken students' competencies, professional development, or independent thinking.

The first step will be oral defenses of take-home exam assignments, affecting about 9,000 high school students who prepare major assignments each year. The ministry said it will work with schools on implementation. Additionally, monitoring tools will be mandatory to oversee computer use during written exams, and firewalls will filter accessible content during exams and classes.

A third measure encourages students to complete written assignments at school under controlled conditions to track progress and provide feedback. As AI tools transform education globally, a Swedish study found that students suspended or warned for unauthorized AI use rose 688% between 2023 and 2025, prompting Sweden to launch a review of schools' anti-cheating efforts.