We've analyzed 2,165 job postings on Upwork – the entire AI section – to answer one question: What does the market really want? Discover:
Solution demand so you know what to build
AI opportunity mapping, so you know what to invest in
Insights extracted by ML experts, so you get high-signal data
Plus: Complete jobs database with data points – So your team can dig into it themselves.
Let the Market Speak
❌ This is not your common "secondary research" market report surveying industry leaders for their opinions.
Those reports might give you shiny numbers, but they’re based on someone else’s opinion. You can’t know if they’re putting their money where their mouth is.
Uncomfortable truth: People like to sound important when they speak. Meaning: the fancy AI strategies they say they’re going to roll out might not be exactly how they portray it.
✅ We’ve gathered data straight from the market floor, where the money changes its owner.
Our report provides unprecedented insights based on the exact job postings that companies use to hire freelancers. This is nobody's opinion, these are hard facts!
What better place to look at for key trends, industry demands, and AI opportunities?
💡 We provide tactical insights, not fancy power-points.
Yes, our data is raw, like the market itself.
We provide an overview and analysis of the key solutions in the most active industries, but nobody is a better expert in your field than yourself!
You’ll get access to all data points, so your data scientists can dive deep into the topics and areas of your interest.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, these insights will help you make informed decisions on what to focus your AI efforts on.
Robert Hangu
Founder of Next Operations
Generative AI Product Builder and Consultant
Market-Driven Decisions
Take decisions based on what the market really wants. Not guesswork or industry leader opinions.
Discover AI Possibilities From Industry Peers
Know what’s working by learning what other players in your niche are paying for.
In-Depth Industry Exploration
Can’t find the right information? Dive into the complete dataset and discover the patterns that make sense to you!
What's inside the report?
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Who Will Benefit from This Report?
Investors looking for high-potential AI opportunities.
Entrepreneurs & AI Founders seeking validated product-market fit.
Consultants & Strategy Advisors guiding businesses on AI implementation.
Tech Executives & Product Managers making data-driven AI investments.
What is the Complete Jobs Database Suited For?
AI strategy/business case development
Deep-dive into your particular industry
Competitive analysis
Go-to-market/market entry strategy
And more
About the Report
The AI Market Demand Report for Early 2025 is a comprehensive analysis crafted by Next Operations, focusing on real-world data extracted from 2,165 freelance job postings on Upwork. Unlike traditional market reports that rely heavily on expert opinions, this report is grounded in factual data from the marketplace, obtained through primary research. Although percentages may vary slightly, we believe this is a strong proxy for the market as a whole. Our goal is to provide actionable insights into the AI landscape, highlighting genuine demand and opportunities.
How Was the Data Obtained?
By leveraging sophisticated machine learning techniques, our experts have cleaned and analyzed 2,165 unique AI job postings to deliver a detailed 17-page market breakdown, complete with AI opportunity mapping. They’ve used state-of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to infer topics, paired with Machine Learning (ML) methods to find statistical patterns and similarities within the dataset.
How Will Readers Benefit from the Report?
Readers will gain access to industry-specific solution demands, AI demand heatmaps, and real-world problem-solution mappings. Additionally, the report includes expert analysis and strategic insights, making it an invaluable resource for those looking to make data-driven decisions in the AI sector.
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