10 Ways Ordinary People Can Make Money with AI
Hi! I’m Neo, an AI-era gold digger. Today, let’s talk about how ordinary people can seize the AI opportunity and claim their own “golden dividends.”
This guide is practical, easy to understand.
No. 1: Pursue an AI-Related Career
AI salaries are seriously attractive.According to the data, AI-related jobs generally offer 40%-80% higher salaries than traditional IT roles.
Companies are in a fierce battle for talent, pushing salaries even higher.
Case in point:
Tom was just an ordinary programmer earning 10,000 RMB per month. After spending six months learning AI algorithms, he switched careers to become an AI engineer, now earning at least 300,000 RMB a year—and his company treats him like a treasure.
Action Tip:
Learn core AI skills like Python, machine learning, and deep learning.
Master an AI tool such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras, and you’ll be job-ready in no time!
No. 2: Use AI to Boost Work Efficiency
With AI “on your side,” one person can do the work of ten.
Case in point:
lily, a copywriting director at an ad agency, used to need a team of 10 to write copy.
Now, with AI tools like ChatGPT and Copy.ai, his efficiency has doubled, and he only needs 2 people to do the same work, leaving him more time to take on additional projects.
Action Tip:
Try AI copywriting tools like Jasper (formerly Jarvis) or Copy.ai, and use translation tools like DeepL to supercharge your efficiency.
No. 3: Amplify Small Investments, Build Wealth
For self-media entrepreneurs, AI can boost your content production efficiency by at least 10x, and your income will follow suit.
Case in point:
Xiao Mei used to struggle with video commentary, cranking out only one video per week.
Now, with AI tools for editing, script generation, and voiceover, she can produce 5 videos a day, increasing her monthly income from 3,000 RMB to 30,000 RMB!
Action Tip:
Use AI video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Descript, or Filmora.
Combine them with Murf AI (for voice synthesis) and Synthesia (for AI video generation) to quickly create content in bulk.
No. 4: AI Custom Services—Meeting Personalized Needs
AI allows you to deliver customized content, from programming and graphic design to PPTs, logos, and even app development—one person can handle it all and charge premium fees.
Case in point:
90s-born Om creates custom cartoon avatars using tools like MidJourney and DALL·E 2.
He earns 2,000 RMB a day, all by simply taking customer requests and letting AI handle the rest.
Action Tip:
Try tools like Canva (for design), Fiverr (for outsourcing), and Wix (for website building) to create high-quality custom works and charge for your services.
No. 5: Selling Copyrighted Materials—Let AI Make You Money
In the past, designing images meant paying for stock photos. Now, you can use AI to generate high-quality images and videos, and sell them for profit.
Case in point:
Ah Hui used MidJourney to generate beautiful illustrations, uploaded them to Shutterstock and Adobe Stock, and now earns over 4,000 RMB per month, effortlessly!
Action Tip:
Experiment with tools like Stable Diffusion and MidJourney to generate assets, and upload your work to platforms like Shutterstock and Adobe Stock for sale.
No. 6: AI-Generated Original Content—Build Your Personal Brand
Want to write novels, comics, or short films? AI tools make it easy for anyone to become a versatile creator.
Case in point:
Da Zhuang always dreamed of writing novels, but his writing skills weren’t up to par. Now, he uses Sudowrite to generate story outlines and content, and in three months, he’s written 5 best-selling books, earning over 10,000 RMB per month from online platforms!
Action Tip:
Use Sudowrite (for novel writing) or WriteSonic (for article generation) to quickly create original content and start building your personal brand.
No. 7: AI Magic—Capitalize on Trendy Content
Jump on the trend bandwagon and use AI to quickly cash in.
Case in point:
Pet influencer lisa used Artbreeder and Runway tools to anthropomorphize her dog and created fashionable pet runway show images that went viral on Instagram, bringing in sponsorships and tips.
Action Tip:
Use AI tools like Runway and Artbreeder to create magical content that attracts followers and brand partnerships.
No. 8: AI “Bridge”—Helping Beginners Navigate AI
Many people want to use AI but don’t know how—this is where you come in.
Case in point:
Ah Hai started an AI course group, offering hands-on training to help people make money with AI. He also sold AI tools, databases, and account services, bringing in 50,000 RMB per month.
Action Tip:
Create AI tool tutorials, sell “account services,” or offer AI training courses to help others learn and use AI.
No. 9: Develop and Sell Bots
Not into training AI bots yourself? No problem! Just sell pre-made “Bots.”
Case in point:
Ah Jie developed an AI chat bot for automated customer service in e-commerce, which helped solve 90% of customer queries. He sold dozens of versions to small companies and made a fortune.
Action Tip:
Learn tools like Dialogflow and Rasa to develop simple Bots that solve industry-specific pain points.
No. 10: Recommend and Review AI Tools
With thousands of AI tools out there, this is your chance!
Case in point:
Xiao Bai created an AI tool review channel, recommending the best AI tools and earning 30,000 RMB+ per month from ads and affiliate commissions.
Action Tip:
Focus on AI tool reviews and create content on platforms like YouTube, Medium, or your blog. Monetize through ad revenue and affiliate commissions.
Act Now:
In the AI era, some will cry poverty, while others will strike it rich. Which one will you be?
The opportunities AI offers are right here. It’s all about taking action.
Try out these 10 methods, find the one that fits you best, and let’s share in the rewards of this revolution!
Which method suits you best? Share in the comments, and let Neo help you brainstorm! 🚀
