# Red Flags, Fake Fronts: AI Scams and Education in the Digital Era

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Podcast: [Open Source News Elements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-source-news-elements-7412645)
Published: 2026-06-07T15:13:43+00:00
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## Resource

Join John for a deep dive into the latest wave of AI-driven financial scams misleading Reddit users through fraudulent news, and the troubling rise in academic failures at UC Berkeley’s computer science classes. Learn how these seemingly separate issues mirror each other in their use of manipulation and reliance on digital trust. Gain insights into efforts to regulate cryptocurrency, uphold ethical standards in tech education, and learn how to spot red flags in an ever-changing online landscape. Proudly sponsored by Element.fm – unlimited podcast hosting for just five bucks.

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