Extract from Cheryl Miller’s article “Will AI Write California’s Future Bar Exams?”
California’s state bar is asking those who took the July bar exam for their views on artificial intelligence, suggesting the fast-emerging technology could be used in crafting future tests.
Along with typical questions about exam-takers’ experiences with testing centers and test-related materials, a 21-page survey recently sent to applicants also asked for their views on AI’s potential use in all facets of the twice-yearly licensing exam.
“There are a variety of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools created to aid in exam development, grading, and proctoring,” the survey question stated. “To what extent do you agree that the following AI tools can emulate human development, proctoring, and grading of the bar exam?”
Survey-takers were then asked for their thoughts on AI’s use to “help develop new bar exam questions,” to “proctor the bar exam by flagging potential violations for review” and “to help grade bar exam essays.”
