The Oral Exam Is 2,000 Years Old. AI Just Made It the Most Important Test in the World.

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Oxford has been using the viva voce since its founding. AI wrote the essay in 10 minutes and made the spoken examination the only assessment that cannot be faked. NYU is running an AI-powered oral exam at 42 cents per student. The most ancient form of assessment just became the most future-proof. Seoul, New York, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai, and São Paulo all read this differently. bcdW Current Today · Oxford · May 7, 2026 · [bcd-w.xyz]

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