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DOJ says thousands of AI-powered ghost students stole millions in loans
Original: 📰 Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says Applying for FAFSA may get messy as
The Justice Department says thousands of fraudulent applicants, or ghost students, are using AI to pose as fake enrollees and steal millions of dollars in US federal student aid. Officials warn the crackdown could complicate the FAFSA application process for legitimate students as verification tightens.
Why now: A new DOJ warning about large-scale AI-assisted student aid fraud raises concerns that genuine FAFSA applicants will face added hurdles.
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- 📰 Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link:… · feed@igeek.gamer-geek-news.com
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