Great question.  Even if AI can help generate content, writing is still a skill employers care deeply about--especially in technical fields.

Here's why:

• Writing teaches you to think clearly and organize complex ideas.
• Strong reading and writing skills are essential for communicating with teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Employers expect graduates to have independent critical thinking, not just the ability to copy, summarize, or regurgitate the ideas of others.
• Essays help develop judgement, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving--skills AI can't replace.

In other words, writing isn't just about turning in a paper--its's about sharpening the skills you'll use every day in your future career.