3 ways to dive into AI gig side hustles: Hawaiʻi finesses money matter
Mar 31, 2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The United States economy is crashing, and there isn't a vision to salvage the middle class from extinction.
So, in order to make enough money to survive, many people are beginning to pick two, three, even four jobs. It leaves no room for down time and recovery which is needed
to prevent severe medical problems.
But there are some gigs you can do at home, and these side hustles are artificial intelligence centric.
1. AI consulting
AI consulting is helping businesses understand how to use artificial intelligence. AI has the ability to assist companies work faster and make better decisions, if that business understands how to maximize its impact.
As an AI consultant, you can teach companies how to use AI tools in order to make their work easier and more efficient. You can get paid a lot for your advice, sometimes thousands of dollars for just one project.
You can find freelance consulting work on websites like Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal or LinkedIn by offering AI-related services. Many businesses need help with AI but don’t know where to start. That would be where you come in.
2. AI content reviewer
Although we have been conditioned to believe that AI will be infallible, AI does makes mistakes when writing or answering questions. An AI content reviewer checks AI-generated content to make sure it is correct and makes sense.
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It's like being a fact-checker or editor for a robot’s writing. Some companies will pay you up to $27 an hour to do this job from home.
The best place to locate this type of employment is with Outlier. Outlier is a company that helps improve AI models by providing human feedback. You can access opportunities for freelance AI content reviewer gigs, AI trainers and other related roles.
3. AI-powered marketing consultant
Marketing is all about helping businesses attract customers. With AI tools, you can help businesses understand what their customers like and create ads that grab their attention for both local and national advertising opportunities.
You can use smart AI programs to plan social media posts, write ads and find the best ways for companies to sell their products. You can charge a set amount per project or even get paid every month like a subscription.
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Sites like Freelancer, PeoplePerHour and LinkedIn are great for finding these types of marketing gigs. You can also reach out directly to small businesses and offer to help them use AI in their marketing strategies. ...read more read less