All right, so have you seen those YouTube videos?
The ones that promise.
But you can turn Google News into a money-making machine.
Yeah, I think I know you're talking about.
Yeah, so we found this one.
OK.
And it's claiming that there's this copy-paste secret
to unlock a money explosion through Google News.
Pretty intriguing.
That sounds a little too good to be true.
Yeah, I mean, let's be real.
These get-rich-quick schemes, they're everywhere, right?
Yeah, there are a dime a dozen.
So we dug deep.
We had to see if this one holds any water.
Right.
Because there anything to this?
Yeah, so what I found interesting
is that the video actually starts by acknowledging
that there's a lot of scams out there.
And it warns viewers about those flashy ads.
You know, the ones that are like, make a million dollars
overnight.
Right, right.
And those empty promises.
So it's like, they're trying to build trust by being cautious.
Yeah.
But also hopeful at the same time.
Yeah, it's like, they're kind of addressing
the skepticism head-on.
Exactly.
But the big question remains, are they offering real solutions?
Right.
Or is it just more hype?
Yeah, that is the big question.
I mean, it plays right into that desire we all have.
Oh, total.
Of making easy money online.
Oh, yeah.
But the reality is it's a lot more complex than just.
It's never that simple.
Yeah, it's never that simple.
Right.
OK, so the video claims that you can't actually
make money directly from Google News.
OK, I'm listening.
So instead, it's about using it as a source of inspiration
for creating content.
Interesting.
So you're using it as a starting point.
Yeah, for your own stuff.
OK.
You're not going to make money from Google News itself.
Gotcha.
But from what you make based on what you find on Google News.
Makes sense.
So it's about finding, like, what's trending.
And then capitalizing on that existing public interest.
But here's the thing.
OK.
They heavily emphasize being original.
Right.
And not plagiarizing.
Yeah, you can't just, like, copy and paste articles
from Google News.
Oh, definitely not.
No, no.
Expecting to make money.
No way.
Yeah, so what's their solution then?
So that's where they introduced this AI tool.
Oh, here we go.
Called HICAI.
HICAI.
And they're presenting this as the secret weapon
for generating what they call extraordinary and original
content.
Right, even if you're not a writer.
Yeah, exactly.
OK.
You know, anyone can use this.
Interesting.
But here's the thing I was thinking.
Isn't there always that concern about AI plagiarism?
Well, absolutely there is.
And the video tries to address that.
OK.
They claim that HICAI creates truly unique content.
They even use food analogies to make their point.
Really?
Yeah, like they compare it to a master chef who
whips up fresh recipe instead of serving,
like, reheated leftovers.
So no leftovers.
No leftovers.
Only fresh stuff.
Fresh content.
Interesting.
Pretty clever, right?
Yeah, it definitely appeals to that desire.
Yeah.
For fresh and original content.
For sure.
Now they even show a demo in the video, right?
They do.
Yeah, they walk you through it.
OK.
So you had to use HICAI's AI News article writer
and their article rewriting tool.
So you literally see them.
Yeah, you see them typing.
He's cutting the keyword.
Setting the tone.
Even referencing existing articles for inspiration.
And they say that high quality mode is important.
Yeah, they stress that.
So the best results.
Right, because they have different levels of quality
you can choose from.
Right.
And that's where it gets a little interesting.
OK.
They casually mention that the more advanced GPT-4.
OK.
Is only available in the paid version of HICAI.
Ah, so that's how they get you.
Sounds like a classic upsell tactic.
Subtle, but effective.
Very effective.
But then they go back to that plagiarism concern.
Right.
And they actually run the HICAI content
through a plagiarism checker.
Gotcha.
And of course it comes back clean.
Of course it does.
Right.
Yeah, almost too good to be true.
Right, so it makes you wonder.
Yeah.
Are these plagiarism checkers really foolproof?
Right, especially with AI generated content.
Right, because it might.
It could technically pass.
Yeah.
But is it truly original?
Yeah.
And is it ethical to use?
That's a great point.
Right.
And that leads us to the part I think everyone's waiting for.
Let's get to the money.
Which is the money making aspect.
Yeah, how do we actually make money?
So the video lists seven websites
where you can supposedly sell your HICAI generated content.
OK.
All right, so let's break them down.
Let's do it.
Starting with Contenna.
OK, Contenna.
Have you heard of this one?
I have, actually.
OK, so what do they say about it?
So they present it as a job board for freelance writers.
With the potential for high paying projects,
they even mention people earning like $30 to $40 an hour.
Wow.
And landing projects worth over $30,000.
That's pretty tempting.
Right.
So they also highlight Contenna Academy as a resource
to improve your writing skills.
Right, it's like coaching and mentorship.
Like if you're serious about freelancing.
Yeah, for serious freelancers.
This could be beneficial.
It could be really valuable.
But there's a catch, right?
There is a catch.
It's not free.
It's a paid membership.
Yeah.
So you have to pay to be a member of Contenna.
So you've got to be committed.
You've got to be committed to make it worth it.
If you're going to invest that money,
you've got to be serious about it.
Exactly.
OK, so Contenna's for those who are
willing to put in the work.
The time and the money.
Yeah.
OK, what about blasting news?
Blasting news.
OK, so that one.
What is that?
They describe it as a news site.
OK.
With a network of contributors called Blasters.
Blasters.
I like that.
Yeah.
So what do these Blasters do?
So you write articles.
OK.
And you get paid based on how many views you get.
OK, so that's like a.
Paper click model.
Paper click, OK.
So it's like every time someone clicks on your article.
You get a little bit of money.
You get a little bit, yeah.
But that sounds like it can be pretty unpredictable.
It can be.
Like you don't know.
There's no guarantee.
How many people are going to click on it?
Exactly.
Yeah.
It depends on how popular your articles are.
How catchy your titles are.
OK, so that's Blasting News.
That's Blasting News.
OK, what about Listverse?
Oh, Listverse.
Yeah, have you heard of that one?
Yeah, that's one for those like quirky listicle.
I'm like if you love those.
Yeah, the ones that go viral on Facebook.
Yes.
They pay a flat $100 per accepted article.
$100.
That's not bad.
Not bad.
OK, but I'm sure there's a catch, right?
There's always a catch.
What is it?
So they're known for having.
Very specific format requirements.
Oh, so they're really particular.
Oh, yeah.
About the type of content.
A very specific way.
OK.
Yeah, it needs to be fresh.
OK.
Engaging.
Yeah.
And full of those, did you know type facts?
OK, so you got to have those.
Yeah, you got to have those little nuggets in there.
OK, interesting.
OK, so if I'm a fan of listicles.
If you're a listicle person.
Listverse might be the place for me.
That's the one.
OK, what about Instant Shift?
Instant Shift, OK.
It's their deal.
They focus on design and programming.
And they are known for paying.
OK.
For high quality content in those niches.
OK, so it's not just any old content.
No, it's got to be good.
It's got to be good.
High quality.
OK.
And do you have to be like.
That's the thing.
A seasoned pro.
They say there's no gatekeeping.
Oh, so you can be a newbie.
You can be brand new.
And still submit.
Exactly.
That's great.
Yeah, it's pretty encouraging.
For people just starting out.
OK, but did they mention anything about the pay?
They don't get into specifics about the pay rates.
And they do mention that the opportunities can be,
like sometimes there's a lot.
OK.
Sometimes there's less.
So it varies.
Yeah.
So it's worth doing your research to see if it's a good fit.
It's always good to do your research.
Always a good idea.
OK, so Instant Shift.
Instant Shift is a maybe.
Maybe.
Depending on.
Do your research.
If you do your research.
Exactly.
Let's move on to Writers Weekly.
Writers Weekly.
OK.
Those are focus.
So as the name suggests, it's all about writing.
OK.
And making money from writing.
So meta.
Very meta.
All right, so what's the pay like?
They pay $60.
OK.
For 600 words.
60 for 600?
60 for 600.
Not bad.
But they're looking for unique advice and tips.
OK, so you can't just rehash.
Oh, no, no, no.
The same old stuff.
It's got to be fresh.
Got to be fresh.
Unique advice.
Insider secrets.
So if you've got some.
If you've got the goods.
Yeah.
This is your chance.
All right, so Writers Weekly is for the people
with the insider knowledge.
Exactly.
All right, so we talked about listicles.
We talked about like design and programming.
What about those people who love.
Oh, yeah.
Crafting in depth stories.
Storytellers.
Yeah.
So the video mentioned long reads.
Long reads.
Yeah.
What do they do?
So they publish like personal essays.
OK.
And feature stories.
Longer form stuff.
Longer form.
Yeah.
Interesting.
And they pay $500 per accepted piece.
$500.
For one article.
Per article.
Wow.
But I'm assuming they're pretty selective.
Very selective.
Yeah.
And as the video points out.
Mm-hmm.
They're wary of AI generated content.
So they want that human touch.
They want the human element.
Yeah.
The real stories.
OK.
Makes sense.
And finally.
OK, me with it.
The Holy Grail.
Oh, wow.
Cosmopolitan.
OK.
That's a big one.
The big leagues.
So they're open to pitches.
Yes.
Both for print and online.
Wow.
So they have the physical magazine.
Yeah.
And then they have the website.
And they pay.
$200.
$1,000.
OK.
Not as much as long reads.
No.
But.
Still cosmopolitan.
It's Cosmo.
Yeah.
But you know.
What's the catch?
It's incredibly competitive.
I can imagine.
Yeah.
I'm going to be up against.
Up against the vet.
Best.
Yeah.
You really have to.
We probably really got to understand their style.
Yeah.
You got to know their audience.
And their voice.
Yeah.
So not for the faint of heart.
Not for the faint of heart.
OK.
So we've got this diverse range of websites.
Yeah.
We've got a whole buffet here.
Yeah.
A buffet.
Of options.
Of potential avenues.
Yeah.
For selling written content online.
Yeah.
It's out there.
It is out there.
But it's important to remember.
Yeah.
They all have different levels.
Of legitimacy and earning potential.
Exactly.
And some are.
Some are well established.
Yeah.
Very reputable.
Others maybe less so.
And each one has its own like.
Oh yeah.
Requirements.
Five lines.
Competition levels.
So it's crucial to do your research.
Absolutely.
The landscape.
Before you jump in.
Before you go all in.
Yeah.
Don't just jump in.
Do your homework.
Exactly.
So it's interesting how they try to like weave together
this allure of easy money.
Yeah.
With these AI tools.
Right.
But then they throw in this list of websites.
Right.
That seem to require real effort and skill to succeed on.
Right.
It almost feels like a bait and switch.
It does a little bit.
Yeah.
Like they're dangling this carrot of AI doing all the work.
Yeah.
But then reminding you.
Yeah.
That actually making money takes more than just.
Right.
Pushing a button.
It's a reality check for sure.
It is.
OK.
So this brings us back to those ethical considerations.
Right.
We touched on earlier.
Surrounding AI content.
Yeah.
Even if it passes a plagiarism checker.
Right.
Is it really ethical to sell?
That's a good question.
Like the video makes it seem like as long as the plagiarism
checker gives it the green light.
You're good to go.
But.
But if you think about those websites.
Especially those reputable ones.
Like long reads.
Yeah.
Cosmopolitan.
They place a high value on.
Originality.
Yeah.
Authenticity.
That's that human element.
Yeah.
The human touch.
Would they be happy publishing content?
That's a good point.
That was just churned out by an AI.
Even if it technically isn't plagiarism.
Right.
Like would they feel comfortable knowing.
Yeah.
That a human didn't actually write it.
Right.
That's the question.
I see what you mean.
It's not just about ticking the boxes.
It's not just about the rules.
Yeah.
It's about.
Like would those publications even want that content?
Right.
And even if they did.
Yeah.
Would you feel OK about it?
I wouldn't.
Right.
Like are you really.
Like you're not really showcasing your skills.
Exactly.
Your creativity.
Yeah.
Where's the creativity in that.
Right.
Just pushing a button.
So where does this leave our listeners.
Good question.
Who are genuinely interested in exploring these online money
making opportunities.
Yeah.
But they want to use AI responsibly.
Right.
Ethically.
That's where critical thinking comes in.
OK.
It's easy to get swept up.
Uh-huh.
In the excitement of.
Like.
Copy paste.
Yeah.
The easy money.
Right.
But like.
We've seen.
Yeah.
The reality is much more nuanced.
It's more complicated than that.
It is.
So what are some practical steps our listeners can take
to navigate this landscape responsibly and effectively.
I think the first thing is.
OK.
Do your research.
Don't just take their word for it.
Don't believe everything you see on YouTube.
Right.
Look into those websites they mentioned.
Yeah.
Understand their guidelines.
Yeah.
Read their content.
OK.
And really get a feel for like.
OK.
Their standard.
Their values.
Yeah.
What they're all about.
OK.
That's great advice.
And what about those AI content detection tools.
Oh yeah.
Good point.
Are those something our listeners should be aware of.
Definitely.
Because plagiarism checkers.
Yeah.
Are just a starting point.
They're not foolproof.
Especially when it comes to AI generated content.
Especially for that.
So are there tools that can actually detect AI.
There are.
Really.
Yeah.
There are more advanced tools.
Wow.
Specifically designed to detect AI writing.
So it's like this constant.
It is.
It's like an arm's race.
Yeah.
The AI people are trying to stay ahead of the detectors.
Mm-hmm.
And the detectors are evolving.
To catch up.
To try to catch them.
Wow.
It's a game of cat and mouse.
It is.
And that's why those ethical considerations are so crucial.
Yes.
Because the technology is just going to keep advancing.
So we need to be having these conversations.
Yeah.
About what is responsible use.
Yeah.
It's not just about finding loophole.
It's about.
It's about using these tools in a way.
Right.
That aligns with our values.
Yeah.
And contributes to a positive online ecosystem.
The healthy online ecosystem.
Exactly.
Yeah.
So at the end of the day.
It boils down to recognizing the value.
Yes.
Of human creativity.
And expertise.
Expertise.
These things are valuable.
They.
Where shouldn't be overshadowed by AI.
Right.
AI can be helpful.
A tool.
But it's not a replacement.
Yeah.
So instead of trying to game the system.
Yeah.
With AI generated content.
Right.
It's more about developing your own skills.
Find your niche.
Offer something unique.
Yeah.
Valuable.
Something valuable.
And that's where those websites can actually be valuable.
For resources.
Resources they offer opportunities to.
Learn.
Grow.
Get paid.
But it requires.
Dedication.
Effort.
You got to put in the work.
You got to put in the time.
Yeah.
And that brings us back.
First.
With that core tension.
Yeah.
The desire for easy money.
Versus.
The reality of hard work.
Right.
Dedication.
Exactly.
It's finding that balance.
Yeah.
That's the key takeaway here.
We can leverage AI.
Yes.
And boost our productivity.
Explore AI.
Explore new creative avenues.
But.
Don't lose sight.
Of that human element.
It's what makes writing valuable and rewarding.
Well said.
So before we move on to our final thoughts.
Let's quickly recap the key takeaways.
Let's do it.
All right.
So let's recap what we learned from our deep dive.
OK.
Into this Google News and AI money making scheme.
It's been a journey.
It has.
We've covered a lot.
Yeah.
We started with that promise of a copy paste secret.
Yeah.
Explored this HIC AI tool.
And then faced the reality of these websites that actually
need like real effort.
Yeah.
And skill to actually make money on.
It's like they lured us in.
Yeah.
With this promise of easy money.
Yeah.
But then subtly shifted gears.
Like oh by the way.
Yeah. To building a real writing career.
Right.
Which is a whole different beast.
It is.
It's not easy.
So to make sure our listeners are walking away.
Yeah.
Good point.
Some good takeaways.
Yeah.
Let's summarize those key points.
All right.
So first.
Yeah.
OK.
Google News itself.
Right.
Isn't a direct sorts of income.
No.
It's more like.
It's a tool.
A tool for ideas.
Yeah.
For finding those trending topics.
That's it.
That you can use for inspiration.
Inspiration.
Yeah.
For your content.
Not a money printing press.
No.
Unfortunately.
All right.
Second.
OK.
Number two.
We learned that AI tools.
Like our friend HicAI.
HicAI.
Yeah.
Can be helpful for generating content.
Helpful but ethical considerations.
Plagiarism risks.
We got to use them responsibly.
Responsibly and add that human touch.
Yeah.
Always.
Don't let the AI take over.
OK.
And finally.
We explored a whole bunch of websites.
It is.
Where you can potentially sell content online.
Yeah.
We have the job boards.
Yeah.
We have the big publications.
Now it's full reign.
The whole gamut.
And each one.
Hosen kind.
All different ways they pay you.
Different levels of competition.
So it's all about finding the right fit.
Yeah.
For you.
For your skills.
Yeah.
Your interests.
What are you passionate about?
Yeah.
And that brings me to a final thought.
Oh.
I'm listening.
For our listeners.
OK.
Instead of focusing on just AI generated content.
Right.
Think about developing your own voice.
Your own expertise.
Your expertise.
Because.
Yeah.
In a world.
That's full of AI content.
Yeah.
It's everywhere.
It's the human element that stands out.
That's what people want.
Yeah.
People crave that.
They want the real stuff.
The authenticity.
Exactly.
So your unique perspective.
Your experiences.
Your insights.
Those are valuable.
Those are your assets.
Yeah.
Nurture those.
Own them.
Let them shine.
Yeah.
Show the world what you got.
It's not about churning out generic content.
Yeah.
It's about offering something authentic.
Engaging insightful.
That only you can create.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
So embrace the power of AI.
Yes.
But don't let it overshadow.
Your own potential.
That's the key.
And remember listeners, this deep dive wasn't about
endorsing any specific method.
Right.
Or a website.
We just wanted to give you the info.
It was about giving you the information
to make informed decisions.
About your online journey.
Get out your own online journey.
Exactly.
So go out there.
Explore.
Experiment.
Stay curious.
That's the most important thing.
That's all for this deep dive.
Until next time.
Until next time, keep learning.
Keep growing.
Keep growing and keep diving deep.
Keep diving deep.