California professors react to artificial intelligence in university classrooms

Professors at top universities across California are altering their teaching strategies to address the impact of artificial intelligence in their classrooms, the New York Post reported on October 27, 2026. The shift comes as educators respond to the technology turning traditional college instruction upside down. [1]

The California Post interviewed faculty members from the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University, according to the New York Post. Some educators stated that the technology has been shoved down their throats and they are working to manage its effects. [1]

To counter unauthorized use, some instructors are banning mobile phones and laptops during examinations, according to the New York Post. These professors are choosing to grade only written coursework completed in class using traditional paper. Other educators are embracing the technology as a positive tool and are constructing custom chatbots to assist students in their lessons. [1]

California was admitted to the United States on September 9, 1850, as the 31st state following the 1848 discovery of gold. The state supports key industries, including technology centered in Silicon Valley. [4]