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So as a non-coder I hear more and more about AI and I am wondering how significant of an innovation AI could end up being?

When I think about it to me it seems that smartphones and widespread mobile internet access are the biggest things to happen since the Internet became widespread but in my book, they still don't compare to the significance of the internet.

I guess I am asking two questions: - Could AI end up being as important as the internet? - What are some other innovations to look out for that are gonna be hugely important?

I know that this isn't a typical question for HN since most people are either programmers or at least aspiring programmers.

I am however a HN reader for a year or so and, what can I say it's a great site.

One thing that's been bugging me for a long while though is that I wanted to start freelancing for a long while now but didn't have to until now. Right now I'm in a bit of a financial tight spot and I'd like to earn something on the side.

The problem I've always had though is that I don't have any specific skills that I could "sell". I'm not a programmer or designer or any other specific job title that I can come up with.

I am one of those typical geeks without a cause. I like technology I like messing with it and I have a lot of general knowledge about the IT world but nothing specific.

I am really good at solving general tech related problems, finding solutions to problems and things like that.

Right now I'm at a difficult point, money is kinda tight right now and earning something on the side would really be helpful but I'm not sure what I could do with my current skill set. On the other hand if I start learning some skill right now it would probably take a few months, in the very least, until I'm good at it and can start offering it as a service.

I hope that this sort of question is allowed on here, I've taken a look at the rules and I have often seen "how do I start freelancing" types of questions here so hopefully I didn't break any rules.

If anyone can offer some advice I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks Antonio