7 AI-Powered Side Hustles That Can Earn You $500 Per Day

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AI is revolutionizing the way people make money online, and today, we’re diving into seven AI-powered side hustles that are already making real people, including myself, significant income. Some of these methods may be controversial, but they all have the potential to generate revenue. Let’s get started!

1. AI-Generated Dot-to-Dot Books

Interactive activity books for kids, such as dot-to-dot books, are surprisingly popular on Amazon. For instance, one top-selling book in this category moves 2,760 copies per month, generating over $16,000 after fees through Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing).

How to Create AI-Generated Dot-to-Dots:

  1. Use AI image generators like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, or DALL-E to create simple black-line art.
  2. Edit the image in a tool like Photopea, erasing parts to form numbered dots.
  3. Use Canva to add dots and numbers, then refine the edges.
  4. Compile multiple pages into a PDF and upload to Amazon KDP.

With print-on-demand, Amazon takes care of printing and shipping, making this a passive income stream.

2. AI-Generated Podcasts

Podcasting is booming on YouTube, with true crime and other niche podcasts pulling in millions of views. With YouTube’s Partner Program paying creators $4-$8 per 1,000 views (or more), AI-generated podcasts are an easy way to enter the industry.

How to Create an AI Podcast:

  1. Use Google’s NotebookLM to turn text into natural-sounding conversations.
  2. Copy-paste a Wikipedia page or article into the tool to generate dialogue.
  3. Use AI voice generators to narrate the script.
  4. Edit and upload the audio to YouTube with stock visuals.

With AI doing the heavy lifting, you can create engaging podcasts with minimal effort.

3. AI-Generated Candles

Candles are among the top-selling items on Etsy, with some stores selling thousands per month. A print-on-demand model allows you to sell personalized candles without ever touching inventory.

How to Start an AI-Powered Candle Business:

  1. Use ChatGPT to generate witty, niche-specific candle label slogans.
  2. Design the labels in Canva.
  3. Use Printify to print the labels on blank candles and list them on Etsy.
  4. When a customer orders, Printify handles fulfillment while you collect profits.

This is a near-automated business model that thrives on creative marketing.

4. AI Influencers

Virtual influencers with millions of followers are making money through sponsorships and paid subscriptions. Some are earning over $10,000 per month by selling exclusive AI-generated content.

How to Create an AI Influencer:

  1. Use Fooocus (a free GitHub tool) to generate hyper-realistic AI faces.
  2. Use Roop to deepfake the AI face onto real video footage.
  3. Post images and videos on Instagram and TikTok to grow a following.
  4. Monetize through Patreon or Fanvue subscriptions for exclusive content.

Though controversial, AI influencers are proving to be a lucrative business.

5. AI-Powered Audiobooks

Self-publishing audiobooks is another way to earn passive income. AI voice generators can convert written content into high-quality audiobooks that sell on platforms like Audible.

How to Start:

  1. Write or source royalty-free books in a niche genre.
  2. Use AI voice tools like ElevenLabs or Amazon Polly for narration.
  3. Edit and upload to Audible through ACX.

With no recording studio needed, this is a low-cost way to create and sell audiobooks.

6. AI-Powered Art for Print-on-Demand

Custom digital art is in demand for print-on-demand merchandise such as posters, mugs, and T-shirts.

How to Get Started:

  1. Use Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, or Leonardo AI to generate unique artwork.
  2. Upload designs to print-on-demand platforms like Redbubble or TeeSpring.
  3. Optimize listings for SEO to attract organic traffic.
  4. Sell and earn passive income as the platforms handle fulfillment.

7. AI-Written Children’s Books

Self-publishing children’s books is a growing industry, with AI simplifying the process.

How to Create an AI-Powered Book:

  1. Use ChatGPT to write a simple, engaging story.
  2. Generate illustrations with DALL-E or Midjourney.
  3. Format the book in Canva and upload it to Amazon KDP.
  4. Market through social media and Amazon ads.

AI allows for rapid book creation, turning this into a scalable business.

Final Thoughts

AI is unlocking new ways to make money online, from automated art businesses to AI-generated podcasts and books. If you’re looking for a profitable side hustle in 2024, these ideas can help you earn up to $500 per day or more. Which one will you try first? Let me know in the comments!

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