AI for Gig Workers
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AI for Gig Workers
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 characterised 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:
- A powerful combination of coherent gig work strategy and granular, hands-on solutions for the most grating freelance problems
- Specific techniques for implementing useful AI personal assistants that handle repetitive, time-consuming tasks
- How to write clear, structured prompts that will 10x your generative AI results in fields like writing, marketing, analysis, and automation
Perfect for everyone in the non-traditional labour market, AI for Gig Workers is a detailed and reality-tested roadmap for freelancers, gig workers, and contractors interested in maximising their income, taking control of their schedule, and refocusing on the rewarding and creative aspects of their chosen profession.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394379712
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 May 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 288
About the Author
SAIPH SAVAGE, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Director of the Northeastern Civic AI Lab, and research collaborator at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Named one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35, and one of the Top 20 AI Leaders in Mexico by Forbes magazine, her research focuses on AI solutions for gig worker empowerment. She has held positions at Carnegie Mellon, the University of Washington, Intel Labs, and Microsoft Bing.
PAMELA CERDEIRA is a journalist and broadcaster at MVS Noticias and co-founder of Opinión 51, a media platform focused on women’s perspectives. She produces content across radio, YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts, reaching over one million followers.
LILIANA SAVAGE is a researcher and consultant specializing in technology design for governments and citizens in the Global South. She serves as a UNESCO AI Ethics Expert Without Borders Consultant.
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