Despite anxieties about job displacement due to artificial intelligence, many Hong Kong workers haven’t lost their positions – but their work lives haven’t improved. Freelance translator Kelly Ng’s experience exemplifies this trend, facing reduced pay and a significantly increased workload. The fear of AI taking jobs hasn’t materialized for some, yet the benefits of AI implementation haven’t translated into easier working conditions. Instead, workers are being asked to do more with less compensation, highlighting a concerning shift in employment dynamics. This HKFP series investigates the real impacts of the AI era on Hong Kong’s workforce, revealing a landscape of increased pressures rather than technological relief. The situation suggests a need to address how the benefits of AI are distributed and ensure fair treatment for workers amidst technological advancements. It also shows how the promise of an "Oprah lifestyle" fueled by success remains distant for many in the field.