Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from an AI development side hustle is challenging but possible. It requires significant upfront work to create a product or service that can be automated or outsourced. Most people don't reach true passivity; only a few outliers do. Successful examples include creating AI tools or apps that require minimal maintenance. However, many fall for the myth that AI projects can be easily automated without ongoing updates or customer support. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can effectively automate processes and have a strong understanding of AI, while it doesn't for those lacking technical skills or resources.