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AI Tool Einstein Automates School Assignments, Prompts Debate on Educational Integrity
A new AI tool named Einstein, created by tech entrepreneur Advait Paliwal, automates tasks such as completing quizzes, writing papers, and submitting homework on learning platforms like Canvas. The tool gained attention after going viral, leading to backlash from educators and eventual shutdown following cease-and-desist letters.
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William Liu, a sophomore at Stanford University who graduated high school in 2024, discussed differences in educational experiences between himself and his younger sibling graduating in 2026. Liu noted that AI tools like ChatGPT were already in use during his high school years, but newer agentic tools such as Claude Code have expanded automation possibilities.
These tools enable students to outsource tasks including online math quizzes, biology lab reports, and history presentations.
One high school student reported struggling to identify any assignment that AI could not complete. The Einstein bot, released several weeks ago, automated schoolwork by accessing platforms like Canvas with user credentials. It handled functions such as watching lectures, completing readings, writing papers, participating in discussion forums, submitting assignments, and taking online quizzes or exams.
Tool Advait Paliwal, a 22-year-old tech entrepreneur, created Einstein to demonstrate AI's proficiency in academic tasks.
Paliwal told The Atlantic that he released the tool to alert educators to AI advancements. He added, "You can blame me.
“You can blame me. But this is happening right now, and more people need to know about what's to come.”
To evaluate Einstein, the tool was tested on a free online introductory statistics course, which is self-paced and aimed at undergraduates, postgraduates, medical students, and lecturers. The bot completed the course modules and quizzes, achieving a high score. The course user did not engage with the material beyond setting up the bot.
