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Scammers are enrolling fake students at US community colleges and using AI to collect financial aid

Scammers are enrolling fake students at US community colleges and using AI to complete assignments to collect financial aid, according to The New Yorker. History professor David Roach of Walters State Community College said, "Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?

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AI-powered cheating is spreading at US community colleges. According to The New Yorker, scammers enroll fake students in courses, use AI to complete their assignments, and pocket the financial aid. History professor David Roach asks, "Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?"

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