Southeastern Michigan University's website features images and text that appear convincing but are actually deceptive and likely AI-generated. Blurry backgrounds, distorted limbs, and nonspecific language raise suspicions about the institution's authenticity. A lawyer remarked on the potential for confusion among people seeking legitimate programs. Michigan's attorney general has issued alerts about this fake university after receiving complaints regarding its misleading practices. Southeastern Michigan is among many fraudulent university sites exploiting generative artificial intelligence to mislead prospective students.
"It took me a while to realize it wasn't an actual institution," said Aaron Ament, president of the National Student Legal Defense Network and a lawyer who has investigated for-profit colleges that have defrauded students.
Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel warned consumers about Southeastern Michigan University in an alert last week, following a complaint from Eastern Michigan University to her office about the fraudulent website using deceptive practices in an effort to scam students.
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