According to an article on AOL, ChatGPT identified four work-from-home side hustles to pursue in 2026 for extra cash. The first is AI-powered freelancing, with estimated earnings of $500 to $2,000 a month for beginners and $3K to $10K a month for more skilled workers, involving services like AI content editing or chatbot setup. The second is freelance writing or copywriting, earning $500 to $2,000 or more monthly, requiring five to 15 hours weekly. The third is social media manager or video editor, with estimated earnings of $1,000 to $4,000 or more monthly, requiring 10 to 20 hours weekly. The fourth is not detailed in the provided body. ChatGPT noted that remote work opportunities have expanded in some ways but also increased in competitiveness due to popularity.