AI boosts freelance tech earnings 25%, employees see no gains

A European survey by Shakers reports that AI has increased productivity by 25% for half of tech freelancers, who are leveraging these gains to raise their rates. Employees report no similar benefits, highlighting a growing productivity and income divergence between freelance and salaried tech workers. The finding suggests AI adoption is reshaping labor market dynamics, potentially fueling wage inequality and influencing future policy debates.