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How many students are cheating with AI?

Jul 20, 2026 · 41m

Summary

Mike Bernier, leader of the new Centre BC party, argues for a centrist alternative to the NDP and Conservatives, criticizing the latter's stance on SOGI 123. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West discusses his city’s new 48-hour graffiti removal guarantee to combat vandalism. Finally, University of Calgary researcher Irina Pavlova addresses the rise of AI cheating in higher education, advocating for assessment reform over detection tools.

Topics discussed

Viore shorts ad and intro to Centre BC party Political landscape in BC and Centre BC launch Mike Bernier on political homelessness and centrism Debate over SOGI 123 and anti-bullying policies Growing Centre BC and the risk of splitting the vote Key issues for Centre BC voters: economy and health Caller Simon Gibson and potential politician recruits Viore shorts and San Pellegrino Chow ads Port Coquitlam's new graffiti removal guarantee Mayor Brad West explains the cleanup initiative Broken windows theory and accountability for vandals Graffiti as art vs. vandalism and caller opinions USAA and LifeLock advertisements The epidemic of AI cheating in universities Irina Pavlova on AI detection and assessment redesign Neil deGrasse Tyson clip and future of exams
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