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California Bar Exam Faces Scrutiny Over AI-Generated Questions and Technical Failures

The State Bar disclosed its use of AI to develop multiple-choice questions for the February exam and plans to seek score adjustments after widespread criticism.

AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
AI doesn't only take the bar exam, it apparently writes the questions too.
A computer-generated gavel hovering over a laptop.

Overview

  • The State Bar of California revealed that 23 of the 171 scored multiple-choice questions on the February 2025 bar exam were developed with AI assistance by ACS Ventures.
  • Technical failures during the February exam caused significant disruptions, including platform crashes and functionality issues, leaving many test-takers unable to complete the test.
  • The State Bar announced it will request the California Supreme Court to approve score adjustments for those affected by the February exam's issues.
  • Legal educators criticized the AI involvement, highlighting concerns about non-lawyers drafting questions and potential conflicts of interest with ACS Ventures also reviewing its own AI-generated content.
  • The California Supreme Court and educators are demanding increased transparency and oversight in the exam's administration and question development processes.