The growing role of artificial intelligence in classrooms has raised concerns among educators about academic integrity and how best to guide students.

In response, MathGPT.ai, an AI-powered tutoring and teaching platform launched last year, has positioned itself as a “cheat-proof” solution designed to foster genuine learning rather than shortcuts.

Following a successful pilot program across 30 colleges and universities in the United States, MathGPT.ai is now expanding to more than 50 institutions this fall. Among the schools adopting the platform are Penn State University, Tufts University, and Liberty University. Hundreds of instructors are also preparing to integrate the system into their coursework.

Unlike many AI chatbots that provide direct answers, MathGPT.ai uses a Socratic questioning method, encouraging students to think critically and solve problems step by step.

For professors, the platform functions as a digital teaching assistant—capable of generating practice questions, creating assignments based on uploaded textbooks, grading automatically, and offering various classroom support features.

The platform currently supports core college-level mathematics, including Algebra, Calculus, and Trigonometry. However, the company has also announced plans to expand into additional subjects such as chemistry, economics, and accounting.

MathGPT.ai recently rolled out a new version of its software with features that give professors greater control over how students engage with the system. Instructors can decide when students are permitted to interact with the AI and whether it should provide support on specific assignments.

They can also set limits on the number of attempts students make to answer questions, while unlimited practice problems remain available for stress-free learning.

Additional tools include the option for students to upload images of their handwritten work for authenticity checks, as well as integrations with major Learning Management Systems—Canvas, Blackboard, and Brightspace. Accessibility updates, including screen reader support, audio learning modes, and closed captions, have also been added.

To maintain a safe learning environment, the platform enforces strict content restrictions. Unlike open-ended AI systems such as ChatGPT or Meta AI, MathGPT.ai is designed solely for academic purposes. “It will not have discussions with you about your girlfriend, boyfriend, or the meaning of life,” said Peter Relan, chairman of MathGPT.ai. “We are not here to entertain those kinds of conversations.”

Despite its safeguards, the company acknowledges that its chatbot, like all AI tools, may produce errors. A disclaimer notes that responses are not guaranteed to be flawless, but users are encouraged to report inaccuracies. The company incentivizes this feedback with gift card rewards, claiming a significant reduction in errors since its launch.

Looking ahead, MathGPT.ai plans to release a mobile application and broaden its subject coverage. The platform is available in both a free version and a paid plan—priced at $25 per student per course—which includes unlimited AI-generated assignments and full LMS integration.

Source: Techcrunch