Posted 3/14/2024, 7:33:26 PM
AI Replaces Some Freelance Gigs But Complements Creative Jobs, Upwork Data Shows
- Writing jobs posted on Upwork declined by 33% from November 2022 to February 2023, likely due to AI tools like ChatGPT that can generate text
- Translation jobs declined 19% and customer service jobs fell 16% over the same period, also potentially impacted by AI
- Video editing/production jobs increased the most at 39%, with other creative jobs like graphic design and web development also rising
- The analysis looked at 12 top Upwork categories and over 5 million data points to identify AI's impact on freelance gigs
- The trends show AI is already replacing some jobs like writing, but may complement creative jobs that involve high-level skills