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

September 5, 2026 · 9:02 am 1 sources

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• Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.
  The New York Times · September 5, 2026 09:02
  Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline.