💰 If you want to earn money with AI, don't be an 'operator.' Become an 'AI supervisor.' What is the 'AI agent utilization technique' to increase your hourly rate?
Hey everyone! It's Kei!
Recently, more and more people are using AI for side hustles.
Whether it's handling writing projects with ChatGPT or creating assets with image generation AI, I'm hearing these concerns at the same time.
The articles made by AI have too low a unit price... Even if I apply for projects, there are too many rivals and I can't win... In the end, it takes time to make corrections, and when converted to an hourly wage, it might be less than a part-time job... I really understand that feeling.
Actually, right now, a cruel polarization is progressing in the world of AI side hustles. Between AI operators who can't earn money and AI supervisors (strategists) who earn a ton.
If you have become an operator who just makes AI do exactly what it's told, unfortunately, your future might be bleak.
But, it's okay.
Today, let's explore in depth the AI agent utilization techniques to break through that wall, use AI as your subordinate, and acquire high-unit-price projects!
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📉 The cruel reason why AI operators can't earn money
First, let's start by facing the cause of why you can't earn money even though you are using AI.
🤖 Work that anyone can do has no value
When ChatGPT first appeared, just being able to use AI had value. Entering prompts and tidying up the output text. There was a time when you were revered like a wizard just for that.
But what about now? Everyone has become able to use AI. Even clients can generate simple text themselves.
The work of an operator who just moves as instructed by AI has degraded into work that anyone can do. If there is an oversupply, naturally, price competition occurs. It is an inevitable flow that the price per character goes down to 0.5 yen, 0.1 yen...
🏃♂️ Overtaken by the speed of AI evolution
What's even scarier is the evolution of AI itself. Parts that humans used to correct will be automatically corrected when new models are released.
For example, checking for typos and omissions, or simple summarization. Work done by human hands for these will disappear before long. As long as you are a subcontractor for AI as an operator, you will always be working while fearing the evolution of AI.
🎬 What is an AI supervisor (strategist)?
So, what should you do? The answer is simple. You need to move from being used by AI to being the one who uses AI—in other words, become a supervisor.
🧠 Don't just wait for instructions; design the strategy
The job of an AI supervisor, or AI strategist, isn't just typing prompts. It's about thinking at a higher, more strategic level.
What is the problem the client really wants to solve? To achieve that, which AI tools should be combined, and how, to get the optimal solution? Does the output generated by the AI truly align with the objective?
You judge these things and give precise instructions to your talented subordinates, the AIs. Just as a film director gives instructions to actors and cameramen to create a single work, you command the AIs to solve the client's problems.
🛡️ The greatest value of taking responsibility
There is something AI cannot do, which only humans can: taking responsibility.
AI can lie without hesitation (hallucinations). It may generate content that is questionable in terms of copyright. There is also the risk of leaking confidential information.
AI operators cannot eliminate these risks because they just pass AI output along as is. But an AI supervisor is different. They take responsibility for the final quality, manage risks, and guarantee safe, high-quality deliverables. What clients are actually paying for is this sense of security.
🛠️ 3 AI agent utilization techniques to increase your hourly rate
So, how can you specifically acquire the skills to be an AI supervisor? Let me introduce three utilization techniques that I recommend.
1️⃣ Use multiple AIs appropriately for the right tasks
A great supervisor knows the strengths of their staff, right? It's the same with AI.
Use Claude for writing, ChatGPT for brainstorming, and Perplexity for gathering information.
Don't make one AI do everything; assign the optimal AI agent for each task. This alone will dramatically increase the quality of your output. You act like a personnel manager who understands the characteristics of each AI agent and builds the strongest team.
2️⃣ Have AI design the thinking process
Instead of just asking for an answer, it is also effective to have the AI design the process itself for how to arrive at that answer.
For example, if you are writing a blog post, don't just have it write the body text immediately. First, have it analyze the target reader's pain points. Next, have it generate multiple outlines to solve those problems. Then, have it evaluate the pros and cons of each outline.
By breaking down the thinking process like this and having the AI execute it step-by-step, you create output with depth. This is called Chain of Thought, and whether or not you can draw this blueprint is where your skill as a supervisor is shown.
3️⃣ Add a final touch of human warmth
Content generated by AI tends to be overly formal and inorganic. Add your own personal experiences, emotions, and unique perspectives to it.
This is the finishing touch. By adding your 20% of human touch to the 80% foundation created by AI, you complete 120% content. Not skimping on this final effort is what professional work is all about.
🚀 Side hustle strategy in the age of AI agents
Future side hustles will shift from labor-intensive models where you sell your time, to capital-intensive models where you manage AI as an asset.
🤖 Build your own AI agent team
Let's build your own ultimate AI team. An accounting specialist, a research specialist, a writing specialist. They will work for you 24/7, 365 days a year, without a single complaint.
You just need to receive reports from them and make decisions. By doing this, even if you only have one hour a day for your side hustle, you can produce 10 hours' worth of results. That means your hourly rate becomes 10 times higher.
📚 A mindset of continuous learning is your greatest weapon
The world of AI advances day by day. What was the correct answer yesterday might be incorrect today. That is why you need the curiosity to constantly catch up on the latest information and try out new tools and methods.
As an explorer, you should surely be able to enjoy this change. Don't fear change; ride the waves and master new technologies.
🏁 Conclusion: AI is the ultimate partner to expand your potential
Summary of today's exploration
Operators who are used by AI will get caught in price competition and won't be able to earn.
If you become a supervisor (strategist) who masters AI, you can win high-paying projects.
Taking responsibility, drawing up strategies, and finally adding a human touch is the supervisor's job. Build your own AI team and leverage your time.
AI side hustles are not magic for earning money effortlessly. However, if used correctly, they become the ultimate weapon that expands your capabilities many times over.
From operator to supervisor. From the moment you make this mindset shift, your side hustle life will begin to change significantly.
Now, from today, you too should take a new step forward as a leader who manages excellent subordinates called AI!
Well, I've talked about the mindset for earning using AI agents so far, but don't you want to know more concrete methods and the technical background? For those of you who want to deeply understand the mechanism of how to get AI to act autonomously, I have the perfect book for you.
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By reading this book, you will understand the following.
How AI agents work Unlike simple chatbots, this explains in an easy-to-understand way how AI autonomously plans and acts. If you understand this, the quality of your AI direction should improve dramatically.
Concrete use cases From the latest research examples like WebProber to applications in business settings, a wide range of cases are introduced. Reading this will give you concrete ideas on how to incorporate AI into your side hustle.
Risk management and ethics The risks of hallucinations and information leaks that cannot be avoided when using AI. How to manage these and win the trust of clients. It is packed with essential knowledge for earning as a professional.
Future career strategy What skills are required in the AI era? It also develops a career theory for surviving as a strategist rather than ending up as an operator.
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