These are the tools I actually use (or plan to use) to build smart, semi-passive income using AI. All of them are beginner-friendly and perfect for starting a side hustle or automating parts of your work.
Writesonic
AI writing assistant for blog posts, ads, and SEO content
Systeme.io
All-in-one platform to build sales funnels, collect emails, and sell digital products
Pictory
Turn text into faceless YouTube videos using stock footage and AI voice
Taskade
Minimalist productivity + planning tool. A great Notion alternative with lifetime affiliate earnings
Leonardo AI / Midjourney
AI art generators. Use them to create digital products, YouTube thumbnails, or sell design packs
If you’re building a lazy-smart income stream like me, these are the tools worth checking out.
I’ll update this list as I test more stuff.