Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says

October 30, 2026 · 3:00 pm 2 sources

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• Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural
  The Guardian · October 30, 2026 15:00
  Ghost hunting has changed in recent years due to AI chatbots, and paranormal enthusiasts are concerned Ghost hunting is a tech-heavy pursuit. When Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting investigate haunted locations, they’re loaded up with software of their own design, such as an app that assigns signals…

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• Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says
  Ars Technica · October 30, 2026 16:53
  Applying for FAFSA may get messy as DOJ “ghost student” crackdown ramps up.