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Upwork Navigates Cross-Currents as AI Reshapes Freelance Demand

Upwork Navigates Cross-Currents as AI Reshapes Freelance Demand
Upwork Navigates Cross-Currents as AI Reshapes Freelance Demand
August 10, 2026  |  Earnings

Upwork’s second-quarter results, released after market close on Monday (Aug. 10) offered up a snapshot of which freelance jobs are surviving artificial intelligence (AI), which...

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DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices
DoorDash Pays Delivery Drivers Extra to Beat High Gas Prices
March 23, 2026  |  Gig Economy

DoorDash has launched a program to provide independent contractors who participate in its on-demand delivery service with assistance dealing with the rising price of gas. Get...

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Everyone Has a Side Hustle Now. Not Everyone Has the Same Reason.
Everyone Has a Side Hustle Now. Not Everyone Has the Same Reason.
February 20, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Job security may be improving across the U.S. workforce, but financial confidence tells a more divided story. “Wage to Wallet™ Index: Side Work Patterns in...

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Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground
November 25, 2025  |  Gig Economy

With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of...

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Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
October 16, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Uber said on Thursday (Oct. 16), that it is introducing a new way for some of its U.S. drivers to earn money by taking on...

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Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
September 04, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Lyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
June 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Amid news that the U.S. job market is cooling, first-time unemployment claims are up and 64% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck, comes this...

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Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
May 01, 2024  |  Earnings

Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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