I know a lot has been said and done against AI content on Hive in the past few days. I have been following all the drama during my vacation in Vietnam. See pics if you are interested. Sorry for the shameless plug. 😂
Coming back to the topic, my stance on AI content might be unpopular right now, but if you have the patience to read my life-changing AI story, just read on.
I have been inactive on Hive for quite some time now. The reason is simple - Money. After the big crash(es) in 2022 and my failed attempt at running a supermarket business, I went into a huge debt. So there wasn't any liquidity to fund my crypto investments. I had no option but to start a side hustle that could fund them. Even after so many crashes, I didn't lose a single penny and all of my coins (& tokens) are down but not out of the game. xD Because I didn't sell anything.
Freelance Copywriting & Graphic Design
Oct2022: I created an account on Upwork to start my freelancing journey as a Web3 Copywriter & Graphic designer. At the same time, I created a Twitter account to build my personal brand.
Upwork has an in-platform currency known as Connects. You have to use connects to apply for jobs. While applying you have to write a cover letter, answer questions from the recruiter, if any, and attach samples of your work.
At max. I could apply for one or two jobs in a day and connects finished in no time. So I got disappointed and stop applying until Nov.
Chat GPT Changed The Game For Me
Nov & Dec 2022: I got a small design gig on Upwork and a writing gig for a web3 advertisement platform outside upwork. That is when I wrote my first Litepaper ever without having any experience of doing it before.
I created a sample out of Chat GPT and shared it with the client. Have been playing with this amazing tool since day one (30th Nov). I informed my client that I haven't done this before but here's the sample outline he can expect from me. I used the following prompt to generate the outline:
Write an outline for a litepaper of a web3 project.
Here's the sample outline:
I showed him some of the blogs I wrote on LeoFinance to convince him that I know about Web3 more than he did. Fucking SOLD!
Next week we (me and the client) spent two days on call to brainstorm ideas under each topic of the lite paper. I wrote around half of the document using Chat GPT and filled in everything else based on our discussions because it needed my special human touch. LMAO!
The client happily paid me ~ $800 for 20 hours of work that could take weeks and even then my quality would not be as good.
I spent the whole month of DEC learning copywriting from Chat GPT. I asked AI to portray as a pro copywriter and write me an outline for a beginner-friendly copywriting course. Then I asked AI to teach me each section with examples and practical tests at the end.
You are an expert copywriter.
Please write me an outline for a copywriting course.
Keep it beginner friendly.
Here's the sample outline:
Similarly, I generated the outline of an intermediate copywriting course. Haven't reached to the advance level yet, but hopefully by next month. :)
Jan 2023: I hit $2058 in Upwork revenue and some more from outside upwork. 🤯
When you apply for a job on upwork, you need to share a cover letter/proposal for the job with your previous work samples. Once I found the job of my liking, I did this:
- Copied the Job Description
- Used the below prompt in Chat GPT:
Write an Upwork proposal (max. 120 words) for this Job Description:
[Paste Job Description]
Here's a good example:
Obviously the generated proposal is not perfect and some information is untrue. So please do take some time to personalize it as much as you can. That is how I went from applying for 2 to 3 jobs in 5 hours to 10 jobs daily. And that is the major reason I could bag 4 clients in a month. As far as I know, 99% of people don't find a single client in the first 6 months. I could 5x my productivity using AI.
Feb 2023: I completed my first gitbook guide writing gig for a web3 SAAS platform. Again, I used chat GPT to write introductions, overviews, summaries, and conclusions. You cannot write a complete guide on complex product with Chat GPT. It's technically impossible but it did save me a lot of time on repetitive jobs. I hit $2,430 in Upwork revenue. 👊
In the same month, I launched my first Digital Product (Guide To Create Content Faster Using Chat GPT & Canva) on Twitter which did exceptionally well with only 400 Followers. Got 8 downloads within a week which is crazy. Just imagine what will happen when I have 10k or 100k followers there.
You can get it here for free: https://copysutra.gumroad.com/l/bulkcontent
March 2023: I am planning to launch a series on "How To Use Generative AI Content Responsibly On Hive" and become a next-generation creator. Follow me if you are interested. I will publish all of my knowledge for free on LeoFinance/Hive because I love you guys. And I will charge people on Twitter for it unless they start following me here on Hive. 😂 Hitting two birds with one stone!
Why Generative AI Is A Boon For Creators?
Generative AI has emerged as a significant boon for content creators, providing them with a range of possibilities to create new and unique content effortlessly. It has transformed the way content is generated, making the process faster and more efficient than ever before. I have personally used it to create high-quality content for my clients that appreciate the speed and the quality of my work. Please read the story I have shared above to completely understand what I am trying to say. According to me, here are some benefits of using Generative AI as content creators:
One major advantage is AI's ability to create content customized to specific requirements meeting the specific demands of your audience. Whether it's a blog post, graphic, digital art, social media copy, or video script, AI can help creators produce content that is both engaging and informative.
It can also significantly reduce the workload for creators, allowing them to focus on other crucial aspects of content creation, such as promotion and distribution. Believe me or not, most people fail at the last two. Without them, you cannot make a sucessful living as a full-time creator.
It also helps content creators maintain a consistent voice and tone across all their content. With the help of AI-generated content, creators can ensure that their messaging and branding are consistent across all channels, helping to build a more cohesive and recognizable brand image.
As a creator, if you are looking to stay ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced digital landscape, learning how to use Generative AI tools is a must. Don't sleep on it as you did with Bitcoin.
Special Note To Abusers
Fren, I get it. You see an opportunity to make a quick buck and you want to make the most of it. But think long term. With great power comes great responsibility. Generative AI tools such as Chat GPT can help you cheat or it can help you become a superior creator.
AI revolution is just like Crypto was 5-7 years ago. In the next decade, you will see a wave of AI millionaires who are leveraging this technology now. It's up to you whether to abuse and earn pennies until you get caught by @hivewatchers in no time or have a long-term millionaire mindset.
Don't use Chat GPT to milk the reward pool with subpar content. Use it to research, learn & generate ideas, outlines, summaries, better courses & guides. Your intent should not be to abuse but to educate and become better at your craft.
If you want to learn how to use AI writing tools responsibly, just follow me here and share your thoughts/questions in the comment section below. I will be happy to help!
Even More Special Note To AI Skeptics
I know some people are abusing the use of AI. Screw those mfers obviously. I know some people think AI MUST DIE. LMAO. But think about it for a second. It's just like crypto. You can either use bitcoin to buy drugs or donate money in a decentralized transparent manner.
Using new technology to do great things is what I believe in. Instead of discouraging its usage, we can do better and explore its usage in creating the highest quality content on Hive and make people aware of how to leverage it responsibly as creators.
Sorry for breaking it to you, but the reality is - just like governments cannot ban crypto, you cannot ban the usage of AI. The future is AI + Humans, not just humans and content creation will no different. No matter how hard you try. :) AI will go knee-deep in your lives even without you realizing it.
Even extreme skeptics will acknowledge its value when they see it improving their business and lives. Your fear of abuse shouldn't overshadow its benefits. My ask from anyone who's reading this is to have an open mind. Just remember, there is no Web3 without AI. It would be ironic to see Hive as a "LEADING" Web3 blockchain community against AI content creation.
Together we can find a better solution to tackle abuse. And I am sure the Hive community will eventually figure it out or outgrow this complete mess. LFG!
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Did you ask AI to generate the outline of this article? :P
A prompt be like " Write a post for Hive and Leofinance people on how I used AI to generate multiple revenues and received multiple upwork gigs" ha ha
Great how you make use of the technology to create a set of guidance.
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Haha. Not in this blog. The results would have been shit. I already had the outline in my mind. It's impossible to create such a high-quality, personalized blog with one single prompt. But I have used it to generate ideas, outlines, summaries, introductions, conclusions, and whatnot in the past.
It has enhanced my productivity, knowledge, and creativity too. And not just Chat GPT but I am trying every new AI tool that I find interesting. Then include the ones I like in my workflow.
Thanks, brother. We are living in amazing times!
This is interesting @finguru and glad that you have managed to earn extra money and knowledge in this period. Money becomes primary stuff sometimes in our life and then we need to find the way to get it.
Yes Reeta. Until we go financially independent, money will always be a primary thing in our lives. Hopefully we will change that in the next few years with the help of these amazing technologies.
Let's go! How have you been? It's been a while.
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all is well. :)
If it gets the job done than it's good enough! I'm glad you are finding success. Good luck towards your next project and thank you for sharing!
Wait until they release GPT-4. It's going to blow everyone's mind. It's going to be Chat GPT on steroids.
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Interesting your perspective, especially in an age where everyone seems to demonize artificial intelligence. Undoubtedly, AI will give a lot to talk about in the coming years, and your perspective seems very useful to nurture the debate about it. Thank you for sharing your ideas about it, and all that you are achieving thanks to artificial intelligence. Greetings.
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Just like they tried to demonize crypto, now it's AI and tomorrow it will be something else. I always try to see the positives in everything and try to work with them.
My only ask for everyone is to have an open mind. AI is going to change everyone's lives and it will make web3 adoption faster. Instead of dismissing it completely, we should try to find ways to work with it and leverage it to make our ecosystem grow 10x and 100x.
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More money to put into buying HIVE and HBD :D
Haha. Yes, @vlemon. Content creation on Hive is not sustainable.
So I had to look for outside opportunities to fund my Hive & other crypto investments.
But now I am back with more skills & knowledge to up my game. Let's go!
How have you been brother?
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I agree with the general outlook and I think AI can definitely help improve our lives. There will always be abusers who want to milk what they can out of the reward pool and I agree that they should be punished.
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Yes J. You are absolutely right about both.
This is exactly what we need around here: the actual bright side of AI in our lives now. And the way you have handled it is most sublime, I must say.
You have been impeccable at what you do, even before the rise of AI in recent times, and now you have been able to churn out the most out of generative AI. I got to hand it to you.
I have been using ChatGPT since its inception. But I have been using it for more personal endeavors and explorations, unlike how you have been able to use it to transform your life.
Most definitely, I am going to tag along so I can learn more from you. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words brother. Means a lot to me.
For me generative AI is a superpower. You can make videos in seconds without even showing your face. It wasn't easy earlier but now, only your creativity is the limit.
I might use a different account where I will talk about AI Tools and AI Content Creation strategies. Thanks for tagging along. It's going to be a wild ride brother. 👊
I know, right? AI is power within our reach. It takes a leap of curiosity to explore and harness it.
I don't mind a tag when you do create that account dedicated to AI tools and Content Creation strategies. It sure is going to be a wild ride, thanks to you.
Do have a great day!
PS: You inspired my new avatar.
Haha. It looks slick bro. And you actually found one that looks exactly like you.
My avatar looks like the college-going version of me but now I look completely different in real life.
I didn't know you have seen my face before. I'm glad the avatar fits.
And, of course, you sure would look different now. 😄
@starstrings01 has published enough photos of you guys on Hive. xD
Btw, the previous one was a lot better. If you want this avatar, change the background to either black or white or maybe bright purple.
Oh, that's right. You and Star...
I'm not sure which avatar you're talking about. You mean my previous avatar was better?
Freelance may outperform 9-5 job in a couple of weeks these days 😌
Glad to see that you are doing well man, you deserve the best ✌🏼
I don't have a 9-5 but I get the sentiment brother. Thanks a lot for your wishes.
How have you been? 🫂
I'm okay man, my family came to İstanbul after the earthquake in my hometown. It's getting better for us. Thanks for asking 🙏🏼
Glad to hear that brother. ❤️ Please take care of yourself and your family.
Oh wow!
That's really amazing, thanks for sharing and for motivating some of us
I have been in Upwork for sometime but .. no time to go chase it there. Too much going on atm in my life.
I admire you friend, cheers and !BEER
And I go to see your Vietnam photos now :)
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Haha. Thanks for being so awesome Kat. Glad you liked my story and I hope you find time to pursue what you want. 👊
Have you ever been to Vietnam yourself?
You just gave me an idea of what to do in the proposal in Upwork. Mostly, I create short proposal messages in Upwork too. It took me 4 months before I got my first client in Upwork, hopefully, I can have more in the future.
All the best Miz. You are going to crush it. I believe in you. 🫡👊
100% agree with you on the points that 1) we can't deny AI, 2) we can't hold AI development, 3) we need to use AI responsibly, and 4) there is no place for simply AI-generated content at HIVE in an abusive manner.
Lately, I see users returning to HIVE. Quite a few of them starting new series of posts. Whilst at first I thought positively about this. Always nice users are returning. Then I decided to use AI detection tools. Got a little sad when discovered so many of these returning users are using AI, copy-paste into a HIVE post and publishing.
Sorry for the disappointment brother. Screw those mfers who are simply generating random shit content using Chat GPT.
We definitely don't need any of them. But do remember that you can't detect ChatGPT content if people spend any real effort. Which is actually what we want our creators to do. Make efforts to create content. And if they do, it should be ok. Simple C&P is NOT OK.
Chat GPT or any other AI writer can be a small part of your content creation process. It shouldn't be the only part. Otherwise, be ready to call yourself a plagiarist.
💯 agree with you. Add to AI and all good 😉
I think the reason some people were in trouble with Hivewatchers on Hive, (because I saw all that happened) is that they only generated AI content and paste just like that without taking time to put in their ideas, and make research. They thought they could bypass that and earn, but you can't cheat the system on Hive.
I think what you did is right and not an idea. You only asked for ideas while you did the remaining; this is how it should be done and not trying to milk the reward on Hive with something that wasn't your idea.
Good luck to you, friend and keep earning large 💪💪
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This is what I concluded as well Princess. You observation is absolutely correct. 💯
And thanks for your wishes. Let's be millionaires, shall we? xD
Sure, we shall 😂😂💪
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What a great day for me. Some of the users I follow talk about AI, and that piques my curiosity.
Congratulations on your success in utilizing ChatGPT to earn income.
Can you tell me the exact prompt that chatGPT can "understand" what we want? I honestly want to use chatGPT, but I don't know what the right prompt is. (I'm more inclined to digital art)
Do you know of any other users on HIVE who often discuss about AI? So that I can better know and understand about AI
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Dude you can become a prompt engineer!!!
What A.I will really do is reduce the labour intensive repeatetive tasks, and increase the creative problem solving tasks. Must keep learning