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AI for Gig Workers
Essential Strategies to Transform Your Freelance Career
Saiph Savage (Author), Pamela Cerdeira (Author), Liliana Savage (Author)
9781394379712, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 30 April 2026
288 pages
22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.318 kg
A new, AI-powered compass for freelancers, gig workers, and contractors trying to navigate the gig economy For many of us, working is no longer characterized by traditional employment contracts – with all their built-in protections and benefits – 9-to-5 schedules, and in-person workplaces. If you’re a gig worker, freelancer, or contractor, you’re probably more likely to experience confusing digital platforms, unpredictable income, inconsistent workloads, and confusing career paths. It’s not all bad, but it’s a complicated way to earn a living. AI for Gig Workers: Essential Strategies to Transform Your Freelance Career is a one-of-a-kind strategy guide for gig workers, freelancers, and independent contractors interested in transforming the way they navigate the gig economy. It explains how to use the latest commercially available artificial intelligence-powered tools to solve common, serious, and even just-plain-annoying problems faced by workers in the new world of work. The authors walk you through how to elevate your personal brand, lower your overhead, and avoid scams and common timewasters with AI tech that’s easy to implement immediately in your solo operation or small business. You’ll find hands-on exercises and real-world examples of the techniques discussed inside that illustrate exactly how they work. Inside the book: Perfect for everyone in the non-traditional labor market, AI for Gig Workers is a detailed and reality-tested roadmap for freelancers, gig workers, and contractors interested in maximizing their income, taking control of their schedule, and refocusing on the rewarding and creative aspects of their chosen profession.
Introduction: the Ai Sidekick for Gig Workers VII Part 1 Learning About AI 1 1 What Is AI, and How Are Gig Workers Like You Already Using It? 3 2 Under the Hood: How Your AI Sidekick Actually Thinks 23 3 Mastering AI Communication: The Art of Prompt Engineering 41 4 Agentic AI 53 5 AI and Creativity on Steroids 71 6 Choosing the Right AI Sidekick for Your Work 83 7 Using AI Without Losing Your Voice 97 8 AI and Ethics 109 Part 2 AI- Powered Strategies for Solving Gig Work Challenges 121 9 Freeing Gig Workers from Unpaid Labor with AI Automation 123 10 Networking with AI 141 11 AI for Personal Branding 155 12 AI for Smarter Scheduling and Efficiency 167 13 Using AI to Set Your Rates 179 14 AI for Deep Work and Specialized Tasks 193 15 Scaling Your Gig with AI 209 Conclusion: Your Ai-powered Gig Empire 235 Bonus Chapter I: Ai in Your Personal Life: More Time for You, More Space to Grow 247 Bonus Chapter II: Thanking Your Ai 253 Bonus Chapter III: the Future of the Gig Worker (2030) 257 Appendix: Creative and Productivity Ai Tools 263 About the Authors 265 Index 267
Subject Areas: Computer science [UY]
