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KPMG partner fined for using artificial intelligence to cheat in AI training test

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Aisha DownFebruary 16, 2026 at 03:36 PM
KPMG partner fined for using artificial intelligence to cheat in AI training test
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A KPMG partner has been fined A$10,000 for using artificial intelligence to cheat during an internal training course on AI. The incident is part of a larger issue at KPMG Australia, where more than two dozen staff members have been caught using AI tools to cheat on internal exams since July. This is not the first cheating scandal involving KPMG, as the firm was previously fined A$615,000 in 2021 for "widespread" misconduct. The use of AI tools has introduced new possibilities for rule-breaking, prompting firms like ACCA and KPMG to implement measures to prevent cheating. KPMG will assess its staff on their ability to use AI tools during performance reviews starting in 2026. The firm has acknowledged the issue and is taking steps to identify and address it.

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