The University of Waterloo has canceled the release of 2025 Canadian Computing Competition results after widespread cheating using AI tools. Officials said many students submitted code they didn’t write themselves, violating contest rules. The CCC is crucial for admissions into Waterloo’s competitive STEM programs and for landing tech internships.
Students, including Juan Marulanda De Los Rios and Jayden Shin, said AI tools like GitHub Copilot made cheating easier. Waterloo plans tougher security for future contests. Grade 12 students face the toughest impact, losing a key credential for university and job applications.
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