Lockdown browser

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A restricted browser that limits access to other apps or websites during an online exam.

Why it's here

Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.

Evidence (1)

8Ars Technica AI·8/3/2026research
AI-Proctored Remote Exam Forces Retake for 58,000 UNAM Students
Nearly 160,000 applicants took UNAM's entrance exam fully online for the first time, using a lockdown browser and AI-powered webcam proctoring. The results were widely inconsistent with prior years, with a sharp spike in top scores, and 58,000 students will have to retake the exam.