University of Sydney faces fallout after a student turned down a top creative writing grad program—blaming AI for wrecking the media industry.
The student was accepted but dropped the offer when realizing AI’s growing impact on creative fields. They say AI is already destroying jobs and opportunities in their dream industry.
The move highlights rising concerns about AI’s role in shifting creative careers. This isn’t just about automation—it’s about entire industries being reshaped before new grads even start.
The student’s story is sparking more debate around education and career paths in the age of AI.
No official response from the University of Sydney yet on the incident.
