This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal September 06, 2025
Sep 6, 2025
Explore America's ongoing people shortage and its effects across various sectors. Discover the alarming rise of AI-generated fake college websites targeting unsuspecting students. Hear about the community impact of a Kansas teen's heartwarming act after purchasing a stolen dirt bike. Delve into the troubling trend of college closures and its implications for the labor market. Finally, discuss the integration of AI in education, balancing its benefits with concerns about academic integrity.
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Vet College Sites Carefully
- Check for .edu domains, blurry images, repetitive language, and chatbot exaggerations when vetting schools.
- Sean Salai advises skeptical vetting because scammers mimic real universities and advertise on social media.
AI Fraud Scales Losses And Identity Theft
- Losses from AI-assisted online scams surged and likely include millions taken via fake colleges.
- Salai notes poor official tracking and estimates that identity theft and fraudulent federal aid claims compound the harm.
Waterfronts Become Resilience Projects
- Cities are converting industrial shorelines into resilient, multiuse waterfronts to withstand rising waters.
- Laura Landro describes permeable pavements, bioswales, new seawalls, and long-term planning as emerging standards.