[ExI] Which jobs are most and least likely to be automated

[Stuart LaForge]

https://fortune.com/2025/07/31/microsoft-research-generative-ai-occupational-impact-jobs-most-and-least-likely-to-steal-teaching-office-jobs-college-gen-z-grads/

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2507.07935

Microsoft recently conducted a study about what jobs are most and least 
likely to be replaced by LLM and Stable Diffusion-style AIs. More 
specialized AI such as the self-driving AIs and AI surgeons will 
probably swing back around for those jobs later. :-P

The top 40 least affected occupations by generative AI:

Phlebotomists
Nursing Assistants
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Helpers– Painters, Plasterers
Embalmers
Plant and System Operators, All Other
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Ship Engineers
Tire Repairers and Changers
Prosthodontists
Helpers–Production Workers
Highway Maintenance Workers
Medical Equipment Preparers
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Dishwashers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Supervisors of Firefighters
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (Safe from LLMs, not from 
self-driving AI)
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Massage Therapists
Surgical Assistants
Tire Builders
Helpers–Roofers
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator
Roofers
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Paving, Surfacing, andTamping Equipment Op
Logging Equipment Operators
Motorboat Operators
Orderlies
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Pile Driver Operators
Rail- Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Water Treatment Plant and System Operator
Bridge and Lock Tenders
Dredge Operators


The top 40 most affected occupations by generative AI:

Interpreters and Translators
Historians
Passenger Attendants
Sales Representatives of Services
Writers and Authors
Customer Service Representatives
CNC Tool Programmers
Telephone Operators
Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Broadcast Announcers and Radio DJs
Brokerage Clerks
Farm and Home Management Educators
Telemarketers
Concierges
Political Scientists
News Analysts, Reporters, Journalists
Mathematicians
Technical Writers
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Hosts and Hostesses
Editors
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Public Relations Specialists
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Advertising Sales Agents
New Accounts Clerks
Statistical Assistants
Counter and Rental Clerks
Data Scientists
Personal Financial Advisors
Archivists
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Web Developers
Management Analysts
Geographers
Models
Market Research Analysts
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Switchboard Operators
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Since AI still has trouble convincingly experiencing and displaying 
pain, Rodeo Clowns and Professional Wrestling are likely to also be safe 
professions at least for a while. ;-)

Stuart LaForge