A new study by Microsoft indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) will most significantly impact professions involving intellectual work and information processing, such as journalism and translation.
To assess the influence of AI on the job market, Microsoft experts analyzed thousands of anonymous chat sessions between users and generative AI. This analysis led to the development of an “AI applicability score,” a metric that reflects a profession’s susceptibility to automation.
The research found that jobs with the highest vulnerability to AI are those centered on intellectual tasks and data processing. These roles, which require gathering, summarizing, and creating text, can be effectively supplemented or even replaced by AI tools.
Professions with a high “AI applicability score” (most vulnerable):
- Translators
- Journalists
- Political scientists
- Web developers
Conversely, jobs that demand physical labor or direct human interaction were found to be the least vulnerable. Full automation of these roles is not currently feasible.
Professions with a low “AI applicability score” (least vulnerable):
- Nursing assistants
- Massage therapists
- Roofing workers
- Embalmers
The study emphasizes that, for now, AI is more of a complementary tool rather than a full replacement for human labor. Instead of disappearing, most professions are expected to evolve, allowing professionals to focus on more complex and creative aspects of their work.
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