ChatGPT Reducing Jobs and Earnings for Copywriters and Graphic Designers, Xianghui, Oren Reshef, Zhou Yu Study Shows

Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, has led to a significant decrease in job opportunities and earnings for copywriters and graphic designers on major online freelancing platforms. A study by researchers Xianghui, Oren Reshef, and Zhou Yu found that freelancers received fewer jobs and earned much less after the launch of ChatGPT. The impact of generative AI on white-collar workers is already a reality, with warnings not to dismiss its potential to take away jobs. The freelance economy has been significantly affected by the threat posed by generative AI.