Chengdu man’s AI glasses fail in driving test cheat
Bastillepost · 4 SOURCESabout 5 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A motorcycle licence applicant in Chengdu was caught during a theory test after police noticed repeated small movements involving a pair of glasses and a ring. He later admitted buying AI glasses and a smart ring online in hopes of securing a pass after previously struggling with car-licence theory exams. The case turned embarrassing when police found the so-called “guaranteed pass” devices produced obviously wrong answers, with every multiple-choice response incorrect. Authorities ultimately imposed a fine of 1,900 yuan and barred him from applying again for a motor vehicle licence for one year.
Key Points
- The case was uncovered on October 16 at a motorcycle test centre run by the Tenth Branch of Chengdu Public Security Traffic Management Bureau in Sichuan.
- On-site officers said the man appeared nervous and kept making unusual movements, repeatedly putting on glasses and a ring during the written test.
- He admitted cheating with AI glasses and a smart ring bought online because he feared failing again after needing four attempts to pass a car-licence theory test.
- During the investigation, the man scored above 85% when practising questions on his phone, suggesting he likely had the ability to pass unaided.
- Police then asked him to demonstrate the devices with randomly selected questions, and the answers were clearly wrong, with all multiple-choice items missed.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the case is a reminder that consumer “AI” gadgets marketed online as exam shortcuts may be unreliable as well as illegal. It also underlines a practical point for any licensing system: anti-cheating enforcement still depends heavily on invigilators spotting suspicious behaviour, not just on the sophistication of the device involved.