# The AI Con Artist: A Tale of Tech and Twaddle
In the not-so-distant realm of educational technology, where the bubbles of innovation meet an alarming number of Wi-Fi drops, Joanna Smith-Griffin decided to skip the part where she actually helps students. Instead, she allegedly pocketed a lavish amount of cash from the Los Angeles school system, all while claiming to be aiming for the stars with her AI firm, AllHere. Spoiler alert: the only stars she aimed for were her own bank account.
## Key Points
– **Who is Joanna Smith-Griffin?** She’s a 33-year-old founder of AllHere, an AI ed tech firm that sounds like it could revolutionize learning but may have just revolutionized embezzlement.
– **The Charges:** Federal prosecutors have hit her with identity theft and multiple counts of fraud because, apparently, “borrowed” money isn’t really a financial strategy.
– **Allegations of Misappropriation:** Instead of using the funds for educational purposes, she allegedly spent it on herself—presumably at some fancy tech store that sells nothing but high-priced gadgets and self-help books.
– **Impact on Los Angeles Schools:** Her alleged
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