As the graduation season draws near, a multitude of graduating students have voiced their discontent regarding AI plagiarism checks conducted online. In 2026, certain departments within Sichuan University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Guangxi Normal University declared that they would evaluate the AIGC (AI-Generated Content) ratio in undergraduate theses. This ratio pertains to the percentage of content within the papers that is generated by AI. Should this ratio surpass the set threshold, the thesis will be disqualified from undergoing blind review and defense procedures.

This novel criterion has ignited widespread debate and induced stress among students. They contend that AI plagiarism checks have transformed into a new avenue for financial gain, with notable variations in detection outcomes across different platforms and occurrences of erroneous identifications. To navigate this obstacle, some students have found themselves compelled to repeatedly refine their theses. Some even resort to seeking professional services aimed at reducing the AI-generated content ratio, thereby exacerbating their financial strain and escalating the pressure to graduate.