Assuming that the demand for real jobs in the sectors that are hiring interns remains constant without the unpaid internships then this might in fact be a good

Assuming that the demand for real jobs in the sectors that are hiring interns remains constant without the unpaid internships then this might in fact be a good thing. An opportunity that is only realistically available to those from more affluent backgrounds (who already have a bunch more advantages) actually translates into a disadvantage for those who are unable to take them, so it is somewhat a zero sum game. Especially if they become a defacto requirement for the best jobs in some sectors.