Analysis
This study reveals a fascinating shift in how businesses are leveraging the power of 生成AI. It highlights the impressive cost-effectiveness of using AI models to replace traditional freelance work, demonstrating a significant evolution in operational strategies. This is a game-changer for business efficiency and innovation.
Key Takeaways
- •Businesses are rapidly adopting 生成AI tools to replace freelance workers, offering substantial cost savings.
- •Spending on online labor marketplaces has dramatically decreased, while spending on AI models has significantly increased.
- •The study uses the launch of ChatGPT as a 'natural experiment' to analyze this shift, providing valuable insights.
Reference / Citation
View Original"The share of total business spend going to online labor marketplaces fell from 0.66% in Q4 2021 to 0.14% in Q3 2025, while AI model provider spending rose from zero to 2.85% over the same period."