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Humans are being hired to clean up AI's mistakes
NBC Newsยท2025-09-05 16:04

AI Impact on Freelance Market - AI's shortcomings are creating new opportunities for freelancers, particularly in roles that require human oversight and correction [1][2] - Companies are seeking individuals who can effectively collaborate with AI, rather than solely relying on or rejecting it [4] AI Performance & ROI - A recent MIT report indicated that AI has displaced more outsourced workers than permanent employees [3] - 95% of businesses' generative AI pilots yielded zero return on investment [3] Demand for Creative Freelancers - Data from Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr shows a surge in demand for various types of creative work this year [4] - Freelancers are fixing AI-generated content, such as logos, to improve quality and originality [1][2][3]