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

Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.
NYT World Saturday 05 September 2026, 09:02 UTC By Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur 1 min read
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Teresios Bundi, who ran an essay-writing business catering to overseas students, said his experience with artificial intelligence was a warning for online gig workers.

Teresios Bundi, who ran an essay-writing business catering to overseas students, said his experience with artificial intelligence was a warning for online gig workers.
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