There are so many ways to make extra money from the comfort of your home, but with the emergence of artificial intelligence and many AI tools evolving into better versions, some people are looking to leverage AI for their next side hustle.
Some AI tools are free, while others require a monthly subscription fee. Here are 10 interesting AI side hustles that can help you earn extra cash from home!
1. Faceless YouTube Channel
YouTube has become a popular way for content creators to monetize once they reach certain requirements. But you don’t have to show your face in each video to create a successful YouTube channel.
With AI-powered text-to-speech software and video editing tools, you can create engaging videos on virtually any topic and showcase your expertise. Simply research your niche, write a script, and let the AI do the rest. From there, you can monetize your channel through Google Ads, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing.
Descript and Peech are two options to consider using for your YouTube Channel. With Descript, you can record your voice or upload a video, and it will automatically transcribe the audio into text. From there, you can edit the video recording by refining the transcript and separating your audio, allowing you to incorporate B-roll or stock videos into the actual YouTube videos.
2. Video Editing
If you have a knack for video editing, you can use AI-powered tools to streamline your workflow and take on more clients. Tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro now have AI features that can automatically color correct, stabilize footage, and even remove unwanted objects.
Consider offering your freelance services on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr and watch your client base grow.
3. AI-Generated Art
AI is revolutionizing the world of art, and you can be a part of it. With tools like DALL-E and Stable Diffusion, you can create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces of art with just a text prompt. Sell your creations as prints, digital downloads, or even NFTs on platforms like Etsy, Society6, or OpenSea to earn royalties.
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital assets that represent ownership or proof of authenticity of a unique item or piece of content, typically stored on a blockchain. For artwork, NFTs are a way to buy, sell, and authenticate digital art.
4. Sell T-Shirts
T-shirts are always in demand, and with AI-powered design tools, you can create eye-catching designs without any graphic design experience. Utilize tools like Canva or Vexels to create AI-generated art based on popular trends and niches, and then sell your designs on print-on-demand services such as Redbubble, Spring, Gelato, or Merch by Amazon.
Spring is a great option for your online store because it handles all the details when you make a sale and ships your order, so you don’t have to worry about maintaining inventory.
While AI tools can make it easy to create your t-shirt designs, leverage SEO, and optimize your store for certain keywords, you will need to work on marketing and advertising your t-shirt business to generate sales. Consider creating social media accounts on popular platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter (X) and promoting your products regularly. If you’re using an online marketplace like Etsy or eBay, you may want to consider paying for ads.
Of course, most print-on-demand platforms allow you to create a variety of physical products, including coffee mugs, phone cases, notebooks, tote bags, tumblers, and more. To learn more about the print-on-demand business model, check out this interview with Jessica Roop.
5. Write Children’s Books
If you have a way with words, you can use AI to create engaging children’s books in no time. Tools like Jasper and Copy.ai can help you generate creative story ideas, craft compelling characters, and even write the book itself. Of course, you will need to make edits and add some of your own content and ideas, but these tools can make writing and outlining your book much easier. Plus, children’s stories can be shorter, which means it can take less time from start to finish.
Illustrate your book with AI-generated art, then sell it on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or through your own website. Consider attending fairs and local or online events for small businesses or ones geared toward kids to market your book. You may also want to write a book series so you have more than one book to market, as this can also increase your income.
6. Affiliate Marketing With Instagram
Instagram is one of the top social media platforms to gain traction with influencer marketing. With AI tools, you can automate much of the process. Use tools like Hootsuite or Sprout Social to schedule your posts, analyze your audience insights, and optimize your hashtags. You can also use AI writing tools to draft captions quickly that you can edit and perfect.
Social media influencers partner with brands in their niche to earn a commission on every sale made through a sponsored post, affiliate link, or both. With help from AI tools, you can focus less on coming up with creative ideas, scheduling, and content creation, and instead focus on engagement with your audience and posting consistently.
7. Voice Over Impressions
AI-powered text-to-speech software can also be used to create realistic voiceovers for commercials, audiobooks, and more. If you have a talent for impressions, use this tool to bring your high-quality skills to the next level and offer your services on freelance platforms or through your own website.
Be mindful of certain copyright and licensing rules. You may or may not be able to sell certain voice-over clips if you didn’t create them. You can also use a tool like Descript, which has an audio enhancer tool that can improve the quality of your voice when recording voice-over projects.
8. Help Improve AI Tools
If you don’t want to start an AI side hustle from scratch, you can apply with crowdsourcing companies, where you’ll help train AI tools and models through human interaction. In these freelance roles, you may analyze images, text, videos, audio clips, maps, ads, and social media or search results for accuracy, factualness, relevance, and clarity.
No prior experience is required for these positions; however, candidates should be tech-savvy and detail-oriented, possess excellent written communication and research skills, and have a high level of attention to detail. Your earnings in these positions will vary based on your location, the hiring company, and the complexity of the project.
Companies to explore include:
9. AI-Assisted Social Media Management
If you’re social-media savvy, you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you create content for clients. For instance, if you have a client in the travel niche, you may start by asking ChatGPT for a list of content creation ideas relevant to eco-travel and the current season.
Once you have the list of ideas, you can ask ChatGPT to create content using the client’s main keywords, tone of voice, target audience, hashtags, and defined character limit of each platform you’re using. Of course, you would verify that the AI-generated content is factual and relevant, and then edit any that do not align with your guidelines.
Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Canva can save you lots of time generating new ideas, researching relevant keywords, writing content, and even designing images.
10. Build Websites Using Popular AI Tools
As long as people continue to shop and look for services online, the demand for a professional-looking website will remain high. If you have an understanding of good user experience and have some knowledge about combining fonts and colors, you can help small business owners build a professional-looking website using AI tools.
Popular platforms like Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and WordPress (using Bluehost) allow users to create custom websites with the help of AI. To get started, you’ll need to know how to build a site using tools like the ones I mentioned above. Once you’re comfortable creating a professional-looking website using a variety of platforms, you can set up your own website and show a portfolio of your work.
Next, create a client intake form that includes questions about the type of website the client needs, the fonts they prefer, the colors they like, and other pertinent information. Once you understand the scope of the project, you can provide a quote for the price and timeframe required for completing the website.
Best Practices for Using AI
No matter which AI side hustle idea you pursue, whether it’s creating online courses, writing blog posts, or generating digital products and templates, you need to make sure that you’re using it ethically.
This means not using raw AI data and claiming it as your own.
AI is not meant to replace humans, but rather an assistive tool that can help you save time. AI content needs to be fact-checked for accuracy; it should also be refined to incorporate your voice, and references used should be properly cited.
You also need to verify that AI-assisted content is not violating any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property that you do not own. As a business owner, you have a responsibility to be transparent about how you utilize AI in your products and services and inform customers about the tools used and when they’re being employed.
Best AI Side Hustles
We all have limited time these days, but so many people are still looking to make more money on the side. The rise of AI technology has opened up a world of possibilities for side hustlers looking to make extra cash from home.
Whether you’re a creative type, a tech whiz, or just someone with a passion to share, there are AI side hustles out there that may appeal to you. You still need your own ideas, creativity, and some marketing strategies to gain visibility and clients, but learning how to leverage these tools may help you save time and money.
Are you curious about what AI tools you should use? Check out this detailed article on ChatGPT!
Originally published June 16, 2024. Content updated June 2025.
