[AI Summary]: UCLA Humanities Technology alerts faculty that Google Lens’s new “Homework Help” feature can be used by students to get answers during online quizzes in BruinLearn/Canvas. The feature appears in the browser’s URL bar and allows students to highlight questions for AI assistance. Canvas is working with proctoring partners and Google to address the issue, while UCLA recommends using Respondus Lockdown Browser for high-stakes assessments. The AI tool sometimes provides incorrect answers and represents a significant academic integrity concern.
Key Points
- Issue: Google Lens “Homework Help” button appears in Chrome browser during quizzes
- Risk: Students can highlight quiz questions and receive AI-generated answers
- Mitigation: Use Respondus Lockdown Browser for secure assessments
- Canvas Response: Actively engaging with proctoring partners and Google
- Alternative: Focus on authentic assessments (projects, portfolios, oral responses)
Institution: UCLA Humanities Technology
Date: September 9, 2025
Additional Resource: HumTech’s AI Toolkit