Oversight of the use of AI in Federal Rulemaking
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Oversight of the use of AI in Federal Rulemaking

Student Defense is invested in shaping the oversight of the use of AI in federal rulemaking. AI has had a tendency in the past to “hallucinate by producing false information,” including fake citations for use in legal briefs, which is why it’s important to understand how it’s being used in the rulemaking process.

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Unpaid Liabilities
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Unpaid Liabilities

When a school closes, some student borrowers become eligible to have their student loans discharged. The Department assesses school liabilities equal to the loan funds discharged and may assess liabilities against schools as an enforcement mechanism.

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Accreditation Oversight
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Accreditation Oversight

The status of Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (“ACICS”) as a recognized accreditor is familiar to the Department as it has been the subject of numerous Secretarial orders, FOIA requests, and federal lawsuits.

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