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Re:AI is taking the jobs of Kenyans who write essays for U.S... by carlosjobim on Friday April 21, 2023 @10:57AM (#35654748)
Maybe some of them start their own companies?

"Income source for the country"? Having your brightest employed in foreign ventures is a great loss for the country.

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Re:AI is taking the jobs of Kenyans who write essays for U.S... by Riverheart on Friday April 21, 2023 @11:17AM (#35655042)
Per the comment below some have companies formed around this work. Also, as long as they are spending that income locally they’re still bringing wealth to their country which is a good thing.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35654707

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Re:AI is taking the jobs of Kenyans who write essays for U.S... by jedberg on Friday April 21, 2023 @11:31AM (#35655252)
Actually it's great for the country if the income is coming back home.
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