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

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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