Contra report: 70%+ of freelance creatives now use AI, regardless of experience level
soleio · x · 2026-10-09
Freelance platform Contra released its Creative Intelligence 2026 report, built on three years of marketplace and survey data, claiming AI adoption among creative professionals now exceeds 70%.
By experience level: juniors 71.1%, mid-level 70.7%, seniors 69.8% — nearly identical across seniority, indicating AI has penetrated creators at every career stage. The report's thesis is that AI is making creativity more valuable; the full document contains further marketplace breakdowns.
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