Texas used AI to grade its statewide test. The results are costing millions.

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Texas used AI to grade its statewide test. The results are costing millions.

Blaze Media · Oct 12, 2026, 8:23 PM UTC

State exams are meant to test students' aptitude and gauge their understanding of the curriculum. But what happens when the grading system fails? Texas found out the hard way when an AI-powered grading system led to rampant grading errors and a huge recount. AI makes mistakes.…

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