Grade Inflation Is Going Nuts as Every Student Is Basically Submitting the Same Essay

A UC Berkeley study of 500,000+ grades at a Texas university found A grades rose after ChatGPT’s debut, especially in writing-heavy classes.

The effect was strongest in courses most exposed to AI use, suggesting AI-assisted cheating is inflating college grades.

Schools are responding with supervised exams and grade caps, while employers are raising GPA thresholds.

The findings raise concerns that GPA is becoming less reliable as a signal of learning and academic integrity.