More individuals are freelancers or contractors than ever before. If the trend accelerates, these companies expect to benefit as the gig economy grows.

Gig economy

Business Research Insights projects that the global gig economy will expand by a CAGR of 16.2% to $873 billion by 2028.

AI could negatively impact growth in the gig economy. In particular, generative AI has the potential to reduce the need for human programmers, artists, and writers. Autonomous driving technology could reduce ride-hailing services' need for human drivers.

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