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6 AI tools freelancers can use to save money and time
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-12 20:11
Clocking out early, working from the couch, taking a vacation without asking for permission — these are just a few of the many perks of freelancing. But despite the freedom, it’s not all fun and games. As a freelancer, you’re responsible for all parts of your business: bookkeeping, contracts, admin, and more. And if you’re not strategic, freelancing can quickly turn from a creative’s dream to a nightmare of unanswered emails and double-booked meetings. Luckily, today’s technology can make managing a free ...
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Polyhedra· 2025-11-28 10:45
Problem Highlighted - Freelancers' income trail is permanently visible on-chain, posing a privacy risk [1] - Every client and payout is tied to a single public address, creating transparency concerns [1] Potential Solution (Implied) - Ocash aims to address the privacy issues associated with on-chain freelancer payments [1]
The Tech Revolution of Modern Eras | Naima Boukhiar | TEDxUniversity of Boumerdes
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-20 17:39
Hi everyone, thanks Tok for having me. I hope everyone is doing well. I'm a PhD student at Alers One University in AI. I'm also a teaching assistant at Oran One University and Alis one. I am also a software developer and uh been a networking engineer at URI.So I know it's not like the most obvious story when it comes to a tech persona but uh it has been definitely not a very stable career for someone who has started with a networking engineer and then turned to web and then to to AI and yeah the world of te ...
Freelancers are outpacing full-time employees in earning power, says Upwork CEO
Youtube· 2025-11-04 18:53
Core Insights - The freelance market in the US is a $1.5 trillion ecosystem, with 28% of knowledge workers engaged in contingent or flexible work [2][3] - Gig work represents a small fraction of this market, primarily consisting of small transactional projects, with projects under $300 accounting for only about 5% of total spend [3] - Freelancing is increasingly seen as a choice for workers seeking flexibility and control over their careers, with 53% of Gen Z knowledge workers opting for freelance work [6] Company Performance - Upwork's gross services volume (GSV) from AI-related work increased by 53% year-over-year in the third quarter, indicating strong demand for AI expertise [7][13] - The company has 250,000 AI experts on its platform, positioning itself as a resource for businesses lacking in-house AI skills [9] - Upwork's GSV growth turned positive, showing a 2% year-over-year increase, with expectations for further improvement in 2026 due to strategic initiatives [10][14] Market Trends - A significant challenge for businesses is the high failure rate of AI pilots, with 95% reported to be unsuccessful, leading them to seek external talent [8] - The rise of AI is creating a need for flexible or contingent workers to complement AI technologies, contributing to the growth of the AI work category [12][13] - Upwork's new business plus offering for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grew by 33% in the quarter, reflecting a positive trend in the SMB market [14]
Fiverr Survey Debunks Gig Economy Myths: Freelancers Lead With Discipline, Flexibility, and AI
Globenewswire· 2025-10-16 10:00
Core Insights - Fiverr is celebrating International Freelancer Day on October 16, 2025, by launching initiatives to support freelancers and challenge misconceptions about the gig economy [1][4] Group 1: Survey Insights - A survey of 3,500 freelancers indicates that 50% prioritize flexible work locations and 48% value their own hours, while 81% work from dedicated home offices [2] - 76% of freelancers use AI tools, with 64% reporting increased productivity, and 40% self-teaching AI skills without formal training [2] - Only 15% of Gen Z freelancers view competition with AI as a major challenge, compared to 37% of older freelancers [2] Group 2: Freelancing Trends - 32% of freelancers identify as "anywhere workers," planning to work from multiple locations, with 23% intending to do so in the next year [3] - Unique work locations reported by freelancers include a treehouse, tuk-tuk, lavender field, and inside a pyramid in Egypt [3] Group 3: New Initiatives - Fiverr is launching four initiatives for International Freelancer Day, including a Community Rewards Store and Freelancer Tuesdays to enhance freelancer connections [4][5] - The Community Rewards Store allows freelancers to earn points for community engagement, redeemable for rewards like meetings with the CEO, airline vouchers, and Fiverr credits [9] - Freelancer Tuesdays will provide freelancers with professional support and networking opportunities at Fiverr's New York office [9]
Humans are being hired to clean up AI's mistakes
NBC News· 2025-09-05 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]