DOJ cracks down on alleged AI-assisted “ghost students”
The U.S. Department of Justice has identified alleged “ghost students” who used AI to complete courses and fraudulently obtain student loans.
As the investigation and crackdown expand, the application process for federal student aid may become more complicated and scrutinized. Prospective students could encounter additional checks or delays when submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The episode highlights potential abuse of generative AI in academic and identity fraud, although the available report does not describe the scale of the scheme or how the fraudulent applications were detected.