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AI halves freelancer rates, shrinking job market and budgets

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Artificial intelligence has significantly reduced hourly rates for freelancers in some sectors, nearly halving them. While this allows for basic survival, it makes larger purchases or saving for retirement difficult. Concurrently, budgets are shrinking across industries, leading to fewer available jobs, with some sectors experiencing even more severe impacts. AI

IMPACT Freelancer income and job availability are significantly impacted by AI adoption, potentially requiring new economic models or support systems.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing the impact of AI on freelance rates and job availability, rather than a primary news event.

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AI halves freelancer rates, shrinking job market and budgets

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    In my field, hourly rates for freelancers have been cut in half by AI. It's still enough to survive, but larger expenses or something for retirement...

    In meinem Bereich haben sich die Stundensätze für Freelancer durch KI quasi halbiert. Es reicht noch zum Überleben, aber größere Ausgaben oder etwas für die Rente zurückzulegen, ist nicht mehr drin. Gleichzeitig sinken überall die Budgets und damit auch die Anzahl der Aufträge. I…

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