‘Ghost’ students are hijacking millions from colleges—and locking real human students out of classes

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‘Ghost’ students are hijacking millions from colleges—and locking real human students out of classes

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‘Ghost’ students are hijacking millions from colleges—and locking real human students out of classes
Sophisticated criminal networks are deploying AI to create thousands of fake students to steal money. About $90 million has disappeared.
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