New research from OpenAI and Upwork points to significant changes in the freelance labor market, including shifting demand, emerging combinations of skills and increased investment in artificial intelligence-related projects. The findings indicate that clients are allocating larger budgets and more hours to projects involving AI. The research also highlights evolving expectations for freelancers as businesses seek workers who can combine technical expertise with skills in other professional fields. The report, titled “Work at the Frontier: AI’s effect on freelance work,” was published by OpenAI on Nov. 10, 2026. It examines how the expansion of AI is influencing the types of freelance work available and the resources companies are committing to those projects. Post navigation OpenAI Expands AI Workshops for Caregivers