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Hi! I’m Kate, the face behind KateFi.com—a blog all about making life easier and more affordable.
Not all AI side hustles are created equal.
Some are legit money-makers. Others? Total time-wasters dressed up in hype.
After months of experimenting with AI tools, funnels, and content, I’ve figured out what actually works if you’re trying to make real money online — not just pocket change.
Let’s dive into 10 AI-powered side hustles that are actually worth your time (and a few you should probably avoid).
1. AI Blogging (With Affiliate Marketing)
Verdict: ✅ Works
If you create SEO-optimized content using ChatGPT or Claude and mix in smart affiliate links, this side hustle pays long-term. The key is choosing high-converting niches (money, fitness, AI, etc.).
👉 See how I earned $500 in a week with this strategy
2. Selling AI-Generated Notion Templates
Verdict: ✅ Works
This one blew up for me. Using ChatGPT to create productivity systems, planners, and journals, then selling them on Gumroad or Etsy is a low-effort, high-margin hustle.
👉 How I made $500 selling AI Notion templates
3. YouTube Automation with AI
Verdict: ✅ Works (but requires effort)
If you use AI to script, narrate, and edit YouTube Shorts or faceless videos, you can make money through ad revenue and affiliate links. Tools like Pictory, ElevenLabs, and CapCut can handle most of the workload.
👉 Here’s how to do it without showing your face
4. Selling Printables with ChatGPT + Canva
Verdict: ✅ Works
This combo is gold. ChatGPT helps with the content, Canva gives it style. Budget planners, meal guides, gratitude journals — all can be created and sold fast.
👉 Use AI to sell digital planners on Etsy
5. AI Voiceover Gigs
Verdict: ✅ Works
You don’t need to be a voice actor anymore. Tools like ElevenLabs and PlayHT let you offer AI narration gigs on Fiverr or Upwork, or create your own faceless YouTube videos.
👉 Monetize voiceovers the smart way
6. AI Art NFTs
Verdict: ❌ Avoid (for now)
Hyped in 2021, mostly dead in 2025. Unless you already have an art collector following or a niche, AI-generated NFTs don’t sell like they used to. The gold rush is over.
7. AI Writing Jobs
Verdict: ✅ Works
Sites like ChatJobs and WriteAppReviews let you earn by writing emails, product reviews, or blog content using AI as your assistant. Great for beginners.
8. AI Tarot & Coaching Bots
Verdict: ❌ Avoid
This might sound edgy and fun, but customers often don’t trust AI with emotional advice. The novelty wears off fast, and building trust takes forever.
9. Selling Children’s Books with AI
Verdict: ✅ Works
Use ChatGPT for the story and MidJourney or DALL•E for the illustrations. Upload to Amazon KDP and let it run. It’s passive income with viral potential.
👉 How to launch AI-powered kids books
10. Faceless Instagram Theme Pages
Verdict: ✅ Works
Use ChatGPT to script captions, tools like Canva or Pexels for content, and post consistently. Link to affiliate products or quiz funnels.
👉 This is how I turned Instagram into $1K/mo
Final Thoughts
AI won’t make you rich overnight.
But it can replace hours of work, help you scale faster, and eliminate a lot of the friction in launching your next hustle.
My advice? Start with ONE of these that feels exciting. Skip the trendy junk. And give it 30 days of focus before chasing the next shiny thing.
If you’re curious which AI tools I actually use, stay tuned. I’m building a full resource guide soon — and it’s gonna be packed with gold.
