AI + Freelancing Platforms Are Merging Faster Than Ever
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The partnership between Upwork and OpenAI highlights a growing trend: integrating work marketplaces directly into AI tools. With ChatGPT’s app ecosystem expanding, users can now explore ideas, plan projects, and hire professionals—all in one place.This move comes as demand for AI-related freelance work continues to surge, with Upwork reporting over 50% growth in that category. By embedding its marketplace into ChatGPT, Upwork is positioning itself at the center of the next wave of AI-driven productivity and hiring.