The Ministry of Public Security is strengthening efforts to ensure security and integrity during Vietnam's 2026 National High School Graduation Examination, with a particular focus on preventing the misuse of artificial intelligence and advanced technology for cheating.

On June 10, the ministry's Office announced that it had coordinated with the Department of Internal Political Security (A03) to provide updates on plans to safeguard the examination process nationwide.

According to Senior Colonel Tran Hong Quang, Deputy Director of A03, more than 1.2 million students are expected to sit the examination this year at over 2,500 test locations across the country, making it the largest graduation exam ever organized in Vietnam.

The deputy director said the ministry had issued a nationwide directive requiring police units and local authorities to develop detailed security plans and coordinate closely with the education sector to ensure the examination is conducted safely and securely.

Authorities will closely monitor developments and proactively identify, prevent and address any threats to examination security, as well as violations of the law related to the testing process.

These include organized schemes involving impersonation, proxy test-taking, paid examination assistance, the purchase and use of high-tech devices, and the application of artificial intelligence tools to facilitate cheating. Police will also focus on preventing violations involving the preparation, printing, transportation and storage of examination papers.

"Law enforcement agencies will also take strict action against individuals who spread false information or misleading rumors that could create public confusion," Senior Colonel Tran Hong Quang said.

The deputy director emphasized that police units nationwide will intensify awareness campaigns and training sessions for examination staff, students and parents to strengthen compliance with regulations governing state secrets, particularly those related to examination materials.

Authorities will also provide guidance on identifying, preventing and handling the use of advanced technology and AI-powered tools designed to facilitate academic dishonesty.

In addition, the Ministry of Public Security has recommended that provincial and municipal examination boards pilot the use of technical detection equipment at testing locations considered vulnerable to high-tech cheating.

Officials described the initiative as a necessary step based on the principle of "using technology to detect and prevent technology-enabled fraud."

The ministry believes that leveraging modern detection systems will play a key role in protecting the integrity of one of Vietnam's most important annual examinations.

Dinh Hieu