Student newspaper reports that a 133-year-old rule requiring professors to leave the classroom during exams has been abolished amid widespread AI cheating

Princeton University will end a 133-year-old honor rule that let professors leave exam rooms during tests.

Starting in July 2026, in-person exams will require proctors amid growing concerns about cheating, including AI use.

The change reflects how generative AI is pushing universities to tighten exam oversight and move away from student-run trust-based systems.