Diminishing Trust and Pride

My reaction to the decision to begin proctoring exams is one of resignation and sadness. The Honor Code bound us together in shared trust for more than a century. During my undergraduate days, I felt a tiny surge of pride each time I “signed the pledge” on an exam or assignment. Abandoning the central role of the pledge will diminish that trust and that pride. Technological advance almost always comes with a price. I imagine that the Honor Code will not be the last valued institution that AI will be responsible for demolishing.