The examinations commission are offering €100,000 for research into how artificial intelligence can be used to mark the Leaving Cert in Ireland.

Every year, thousands of Irish students take the Leaving Certificate exams. Given the high volume of examination papers, The State Examinations Commission face numerous challenges including accessing invigilators, meeting tight deadlines and ensuring consistent marking standards. 

The State Examinations Commission are now offering €100,000 for research into the introduction of AI being used to mark the Leaving Cert examinations, TheCity spoke to students and teachers alike to see how they felt about this change in the examination process.