According to a recent report by Study.com, 25% of teachers said they caught at least one student cheating using AI tools like ChatGPT. As AI becomes easier to access, cheating methods are becoming more advanced, making it harder for recruiters and educators to trust assessment results.
Cheating doesn’t just make things unfair, it changes results and impacts important decisions in hiring and learning. Traditional proctoring tools can’t keep up with these new methods, creating a need for smarter and more effective solutions.
That’s why we’re building Sherlock.
Sherlock is an AI-powered test integrity agent built to take on these challenges. Unlike traditional tools, Sherlock doesn’t just monitor, it works with you to catch cheating, protect fairness, and provide reliable results you can trust.
Why an Agent, Not Just a Proctoring Tool?
Traditional proctoring systems rely heavily on human involvement or basic monitoring tools. These methods are prone to errors, inconsistencies, and are no match for today’s evolving cheating tactics.
Sherlock redefines how test integrity is managed by acting as an AI agent that doesn’t just monitor but works proactively alongside you.
Here’s why Sherlock is better:
- Unbiased and Consistent: Sherlock monitors every candidate fairly and without bias, unlike human proctors who can tire or make subjective decisions.
- Smarter Detection: With AI-driven insights, Sherlock flags suspicious behaviors like screen sharing, virtual environments, and unauthorized device usage going beyond what traditional tools can catch.
- Scalability: Whether you're testing 10 or 10,000 candidates, Sherlock scales effortlessly, reducing the need for manual intervention and saving time.
- Automation: Sherlock automates everything from real-time monitoring to detailed reporting, freeing you to focus on outcomes instead of logistics.
Traditional proctoring tools are simply not enough. Cheating tactics are evolving, and organizations need a solution that evolves with them. Sherlock is that solution, intelligent, proactive, and built for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
How Does Sherlock Work?
Sherlock is built to manage every aspect of test integrity:
Watches Like an Agent:
Constantly monitors the candidate’s environment for suspicious behaviors such as screen sharing, multi-screen usage, unauthorized devices, or environmental anomalies like extra faces or noises.
Catches in Real Time:
Uses AI to flag prohibited actions instantly, such as running tests on virtual machines, using messaging apps, or accessing unauthorized materials.
Reveals for Transparency:
Sherlock delivers automated, detailed insights that highlight flagged activities, providing you with everything you need to make confident decisions.
With Sherlock, you no longer need to manually monitor tests or rely on multiple tools. It takes care of everything.
What Can You Expect?
Sherlock is gearing up to catch some of the most creative and unexpected cheating hacks candidates try. Here’s a glimpse at what we’re working on:
- Screen Sharing Detection: Spots candidates sharing their screens through tools like Zoom or Teams to get real-time help.
- Background App Monitoring: Keeps an eye on sneaky apps running in the background, like messaging or browser tools.
- Virtual Machine Detection: Outsmarts candidates running tests in virtual environments to bypass restrictions.
- External Device Usage: Flags hidden phones, tablets, or additional monitors used to sneak in answers.
- Multiple Keyboard Detection: Catches setups with multiple keyboards connected at the same time.
- External Camera Usage: Detects when candidates connect external cameras to manipulate what’s being monitored.
These are just a few of the creative ways Sherlock is evolving to catch candidates trying to bend the rules. Stay tuned as we continue to build smarter, sharper tools to ensure fairness in online tests and interviews.
Why This Matters?
Cheating in online tests and interviews doesn’t just affect fairness; it directly impacts hiring, upskilling, and decision-making. When results can’t be trusted, recruiters, L&D teams, and organizations face poor hiring choices, wasted resources, and compromised evaluations.
Sherlock helps solve this by ensuring every result is credible, reliable, and actionable. Whether you are hiring new talent, evaluating employees for growth, or conducting assessments at scale, Sherlock simplifies the process and gives you confidence in the integrity of your decisions.
It is an invaluable ally for:
- Recruiters and hiring managers looking for fair and unbiased hiring outcomes.
- L&D teams ensuring employees are evaluated on their true capabilities.
- Organizations of all types that depend on trust and accuracy in assessments.
The value of Sherlock lies in its ability to remove the guesswork and bring trust back to online evaluations.
Join Us on This Journey
Want to try Sherlock first-hand? Join the waitlist today to get early access and experience how it ensures fairness in online tests and interviews.
Want to see how candidates cheat? Check out our ‘how candidates cheat’ page for real-world examples and insights.
Let’s work together to create fairer, more reliable assessments for everyone.
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