AI Disrupts Kenya's Essay-Writing Industry
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted Kenya's essay-writing industry, which once employed over 40,000 people in Nairobi to complete homework assignments for overseas students. The rise of AI has led to a collapse in this sector, exacerbating youth unemployment issues, particularly among highly educated Kenyans who previously relied on 'essay ghostwriting' for income.
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