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Toptal layoffs a wake-up call for freelancers
Toptal's post-acquisition layoffs raise questions about the security of traditional employment vs. freelancing
Toptal, a platform known for connecting businesses with freelance talent, has laid off 70% of its engineering team. This news…
This guide to end “kill fees” and unffair payment practices could save freelancers from…
A movement of freelance professionals is demanding an end to the controversial practice of "kill fees" and unfair payment practices
What are kill fees?
Kill fees are prevalent in industries where upfront investment is high and…
Eurovision’s AI experiment shows how filmmakers can cut costs and go green
London-based filmmaker Matthew Blakemore has released a music video project showcasing the creative potential of AI-assisted video production.
'Glitter Tsunami' (Love, Peace & Sequins) shows us (in true cringeworthy…
Fiverr freelancers sue AI company
Voice Actors Beware: Your voice could be cloned and sold without your consent
Freelancers, especially voice actors, are in the spotlight after a BBC report revealed a disturbing trend: a tech company allegedly stole and cloned voices by…
MAC Review Shakes Up IT Contractor Recruitment
The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned to review the IT and engineering sectors, causing ripples in the IT contractor recruitment landscape. The review will assess whether these sectors should be added to the…
Kyutai the AI research lab behind Moshi AI is hiring
Moshi, a voice-activated conversational AI platform is seen as a promising sign of Europe's potential in the global AI landscape. We take a look at what the platform demo can do.
If you're the right fit and happy to move to Paris,…
UK Students Left Waiting as Apple Developer Academy Rolls Out AI Training Globally
Apple Developer Academy Introduces AI Training, which could be a boon for freelancers. There's just one thing, it isn't available in the UK
Apple is making a significant move by adding AI training to the curriculum of its Developer…
Step-by-Step Guide to a Freelance Career in Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is the one form of artificial intelligence used most by freelancers, according to Fiverr’s The UK Future Workforce Index. From chatbots to sentiment analysis, NLP skills are in high demand. Here are the…
Could you become one of tech’s AI freelancing elite?
A recent survey by A.Team reveals a widening gap in the tech freelance landscape, with artificial intelligence (AI) propelling top talent to new heights while leaving others struggling to keep up.
The survey of 214 highly skilled tech…
What’s cool (and a bit funny) about OpenAI GPT-4o?
OpenAI has released GPT-4o, the next iteration of its popular GPT-4 language model, which is free for all users. This upgrade promises a significant leap forward in interactive AI capabilities, which could be particularly useful for…