In 2013, I decided to commission a mascot design for $200, inspired by GitHub’s octocat. These $200 tasks, such as professional headshots, transcription, translation, or article writing, require specialized skills and are common in the side hustle ecosystem. AI technology now allows for AI tools to perform $200 tasks effectively, such as transcription, translation, and article writing. However, more complex tasks like creating a landscape design require human expertise and deep knowledge that AI cannot replicate yet. While AI has made progress, it still struggles with more complex tasks, highlighting the limitations of current technology.
https://blog.ninlabs.com/blog/2025-01-27-two-hundred-dollar-tasks/