5 Ways Freelancers Can Earn From AI Today
How do you let artificial intelligence work for you?
While the advent of artificial intelligence has brought many advantages and opportunities, many of us freelancers have also been wary of its effects on our current sources of income. How would it affect our current streams of income? Would our talents and skills be eventually replaced by AI?
I must admit that I also have my fears. But I would like to believe that instead of being a threat to our human capacities, AI can augment and improve our work so that we can explore even more opportunities.
Here are just some of the ways that freelancers can earn from using AI today:
1. AI assisted content
Instead of replacing writers, Artificial Intelligence such as ChatGPT can be used as a tool to help the writer focus more on the creative aspect of the work.
We can use AI to simply edit or check any errors or inconsitencies in our writings. We can also benefit from their research, letting them answer our questions and asking for suggestions while brainstorming and planning our work.
Doing such could tremendously cut the duration of some of our tasks and help us with more output and earnings.
2. Image generation
Images generated by AI can be a starting point for some of our other projects. We can use them as inspiration for our artistic endeavours. We can also use AI graphic tools to edit and enhance our work.
Combining our skills with AI’s capacities, we can produce more designs for custom-made orders or as a part of other products.
Tools like Microsoft Designer, MidJourney or Playground can help us generate or edit designs for client needs or even for selling products on Etsy, Redbubble and other stores.
Some even use their designs for mugs, shirts, stickers and wall arts. Others create logos, digital wallpapers, book covers and other illustrations.
3. Social media management
AI can be used in generating, analyzing and scheduling content for social media needs. Personally, I use Canva’s AI tools to generate and edit images for my personal social media channels.
You can also use AI to create catchy social media captions, repurpose your content, test your post and analyze your competitor’s performance.
Use AI tools from Buffer, Hootsuite and other sites to help you if you want to earn from social media management.
4. Podcasts
I used to have so many problems when it come to creating a podcast. The main one is noise. It’s so hard to manage recording your podcasts when you don’t have a studio or a quiet environment to begin with.
But with AI tools and sites like ElevenLabs, Speechify and Revoicer, you can now clone your own voice and let it do the talking for you. It’s easier and faster so you can also create more podcast episodes.
5. Audiobooks
Speaking of allowing AI to use your voice, why not create audio books or turn your books into audio content?
You can even experiment with creating YouTube episodes for your stories using AI for narration and providing some musical background.
Let AI work for you
We can no longer avoid the age of artificial intelligence. So instead of letting it remain as a threat for us, why not let it assist us? Use them as tools to enhance your work. Let AI serve you and work for you.
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