How AI Affects Your Profession
Each profession is rated on two dimensions. Risk measures whether AI is likely to reduce the number of positions in this field. Change measures how much the day-to-day work and required skills are shifting — even if headcount stays stable. A radiologist faces low risk but high change; a graphic designer faces both.
Truck Driver
NewAutonomous trucks are real, but the 3.5 million U.S. drivers aren't going away soon. The job is changing before it disappears.
Updated March 24, 2026
Academic Researcher
AI automates literature review, data analysis, and grant writing; the core research skill — asking the right question — remains irreducibly human.
Updated March 16, 2026
K-12 Teacher
Teachers are not being replaced — but AI is transforming lesson planning, student support, and the meaning of written assignments.
Updated March 9, 2026
Software Engineer
AI automates boilerplate and junior-level coding tasks; engineers who architect systems and direct AI tools effectively are increasingly valuable.
Updated March 2, 2026
Financial Analyst
AI automates model building and data work; analysts who synthesize insights and advise clients stay essential.
Updated February 24, 2026
Graphic Designer
AI commoditizes production design; brand thinking, art direction, and creative strategy remain human strengths.
Updated February 24, 2026
Marketing Manager
AI is reshaping execution tasks but strategic and relational skills keep human marketers essential.
Updated February 24, 2026
Nurse
Nursing remains highly protected from automation; AI is reducing paperwork and improving patient safety monitoring.
Updated February 24, 2026
Radiologist
AI matches expert accuracy on routine imaging; radiologists shift toward oversight, complex cases, and patient consultation.
Updated February 24, 2026