AI, Upskilling, and the Myth of the “Non-Technical” Over-50

[AIcash]

One of the most striking takeaways from the report is how tech-savvy senior freelancers actually are. Nearly half use AI tools daily, and more than half invest between two and six hours every week in upskilling. Rather than resisting new technology, many seasoned professionals are embracing AI for writing, research, planning, and decision-making.

Having lived through multiple tech cycles, senior freelancers are often selective but confident adopters. Their advantage lies not just in learning tools quickly, but in knowing which tools genuinely add value — a skill that’s increasingly rare in an era of constant hype.

[kevin1]

50+ freelancers doing strategy work makes way more sense than ppl want to admit