AI Automation Trends
Discover how AI is reshaping the job market, which industries are most affected, and what the future holds for work.
Automation Risk Overview
Distribution of automation risk across 64 analyzed jobs
36
High Risk (70%+)
Jobs with significant automation potential
56% of all jobs
26
Medium Risk (40-69%)
Jobs with moderate automation potential
41% of all jobs
2
Low Risk (<40%)
Jobs with lower automation potential
3% of all jobs
Automation Risk by Industry
How different industries are impacted by AI automation
Legal
81% risk 2 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (73%)
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants (88%)
Management
79% risk 8 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Administrative Services Managers (65%)
• Biofuels Production Managers (65%)
• Architectural and Engineering Managers (75%)
Business & Financial
76% risk 8 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Training and Development Specialists (54%)
• Market Research Analysts (55%)
• Financial Analysts (75%)
Other
75% risk 2 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Nursing Assistants (73%)
• Personal Care Aides (76%)
Computer & Technology
73% risk 7 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Software Developers (32%)
• Computer User Support Specialists (67%)
• Computer Systems Analysts (74%)
Administrative Support
71% risk 6 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (45%)
• Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (68%)
• Office Clerks, General (71%)
Arts & Media
65% risk 6 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Multimedia Artists and Animators (43%)
• Special Effects Artists and Animators (45%)
• Graphic Designers (68%)
Healthcare
65% risk 7 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Medical Records Specialists (45%)
• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (55%)
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (68%)
Engineering
63% risk 4 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians (55%)
• Aerospace Engineers (60%)
• Agricultural Engineers (64%)
Education
62% risk 7 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (41%)
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (44%)
• Secondary School Teachers (51%)
Transportation
61% risk 3 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (48%)
• Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians (63%)
• Stockers and Order Fillers (73%)
Sales
52% risk 4 jobs analyzed
Sample Jobs:
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (38%)
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (45%)
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (48%)
Top AI Tools for Job Automation
Most applicable AI tools across different job categories
Most Versatile Tools
Zapier
Applicable to 20 different task types
36%
compatibility
Microsoft Power Automate
Applicable to 20 different task types
36%
compatibility
ChatGPT
Applicable to 16 different task types
44%
compatibility
Claude
Applicable to 15 different task types
45%
compatibility
GitHub Copilot
Applicable to 15 different task types
59%
compatibility
Category Analysis
administrative
7 tasks analyzed
5.1
avg tools
information processing
7 tasks analyzed
5
avg tools
writing communication
3 tasks analyzed
5
avg tools
interpersonal leadership
5 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
technical specialized
6 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
creative design
3 tasks analyzed
4
avg tools
Highest Automation Risk Jobs
#1 Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications t...
95%
risk
#2 Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May per...
90%
risk
#3 Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, y...
88%
risk
#4 Financial Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securitie...
88%
risk
#5 Medical and Health Services Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, m...
88%
risk
#6 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching...
88%
risk
#7 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current...
87%
risk
#8 Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alte...
87%
risk
#9 Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collate...
85%
risk
#10 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily en...
85%
risk
Lowest Automation Risk Jobs
#1 Software Developers
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utili...
32%
risk
#2 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve clie...
38%
risk
#3 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level....
41%
risk
#4 Multimedia Artists and Animators
Professional role in multimedia artists and animators. This position involves st...
43%
risk
#5 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, ...
44%
risk
#6 Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients i...
45%
risk
#7 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individua...
45%
risk
#8 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Professional role in secretaries and administrative assistants. This position in...
45%
risk
#9 Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other elec...
45%
risk
#10 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air c...
48%
risk
Key Insights
56%
High Risk Jobs
Of analyzed jobs have 70%+ automation potential, requiring immediate adaptation
33
Shared Tasks
Tasks appear across multiple job types, enabling career transitions
20
AI Tools Available
Different AI tools can automate or enhance various job tasks
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