The Economic Times

Gurgaon techie with Rs 13 LPA salary asks side hustle advice from AI amid layoff fears. ChatGPT suggests 3 options and 30-day plan

A Gurugram-based software engineer earning Rs 13 LPA, worried about possible layoffs amid rising AI adoption, sought advice from ChatGPT on building a side income. With monthly expenses around Rs 60,000, he wanted a practical backup plan, and the AI suggested three options, freelance tech work for quick earnings, AI-driven automation services for scalability, and content creation for long-term growth, along with a focused 30-day plan to help him start small, find clients, and aim for his first Rs 10,000 in additional income.