Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.

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Thousands of Kenyans who earned income by writing college essays for overseas students have lost much of this work due to the rise of AI tools that automate essay writing. This shift highlights risks faced by gig workers relying on online platforms globally.

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