Grading tools that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support or automate the evaluation of student work have arrived. In Spring 2026 I used a new tool called Pensive, which provided AI support for student work on in-class problem solving, an AI tutor for students to consult outside of class, and AI grading of paper exams administered in person. While similar in many ways to the beloved and widely adopted Gradescope tool, Pensive adds AI grading to our assessment toolbox. This talk shares my experiences using Pensive AI in a 100-student general chemistry course for grading exams and in-class problem solving, including instructor, TA, and student perspectives. I will discuss time investment, workflow, AI accuracy, and the new questions about assessment design and grader expertise that emerged from this pilot. Finally, I will answer the question, “Is it still authentic teaching if artificial intelligence grades my exams?”
