AI is reshaping both sides of the job market—from how companies hire to how freelancers win work. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Dave Bottoms (SVP & GM of Marketplace at Upwork) about AI-powered hiring, instant interviews, the surge in demand for AI skills, and how freelancers can stay competitive without losing the human creativity and judgment that clients value.

What you’ll learn:

How AI is changing recruiting and interviews (speed, fairness, transparency)

The freelance skills in highest demand (prompting, model training, AI integration)

Smart ways freelancers use AI to boost productivity—without sacrificing quality

Trust, bias, and the future role of AI agents in the freelance economy

Watch to see how to thrive in the new freelance economy shaped by AI.