The World of Kenya's Shadow Scholars Paid to Write Essays for UK Students
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The Guardian reports on Kenyan 'shadow scholars' being paid to write essays for UK students, raising concerns about academic integrity, while commenters discuss the demand for such services and the potential impact of AI.
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I wonder how that market is affected by AI.