Morocco Deploys AI-Powered Device to Combat Exam Cheating Nationwide
Overall, the rollout marks a major step in Morocco’s efforts to use homegrown technology to secure examinations and improve fairness in education.
Moroccan startup SensThings has started industrial production of its T3 Shield, an anti-cheating device designed to reduce fraud during national baccalaureate exams. The system is fully developed and manufactured in Morocco as part of efforts to strengthen academic integrity through local innovation.
Lightweight and portable at under three kilograms, the T3 Shield is built for quick deployment in exam centers. It runs on Edge AI, allowing it to detect electronic devices without needing internet or cloud access, and can operate for up to six hours on a single charge.
The device offers four scanning modes to inspect rooms, belongings, and individuals, while accurately locating signal sources. It uses a patented passive multi-frequency antenna that monitors radio signals without emitting interference, avoiding issues linked to traditional signal jammers.
A nationwide rollout is planned for early June across more than 2,007 exam centers in Morocco. To support this, a factory in Skhirat can produce about 250 units per day to meet demand.
The initiative targets rising exam fraud, including AI-assisted cheating, and supports enforcement of Law 02.13 on academic misconduct. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and backed by UM6P Ventures, SensThings also works with institutions such as the OCP Group.
Overall, the rollout marks a major step in Morocco’s efforts to use homegrown technology to secure examinations and improve fairness in education.
