From what I’ve seen, most people using AI for content aren’t relying on just one income source. The common approach is to use AI to produce content faster, then monetize the traffic in different ways.
For example, with faceless channels on YouTube people often earn through ad revenue once the channel is monetized, but many also add affiliate links in the description or promote digital products. On short-form platforms like TikTok or Instagram, the main strategy is usually to build an audience and then drive traffic to affiliate offers, websites, or even dropshipping stores.
AI mainly helps with things like script generation, content ideas, voiceovers, and editing, which makes it easier to scale content production. But the actual money usually comes from ads, affiliate marketing, sponsorships, or sending traffic to your own products or services.