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In 1 of the 19 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 18, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 10m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 2.5 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| FirefightersMaintain knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersMaintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. | 23m | Often handed to AI |
| Skincare SpecialistsStay abreast of latest industry trends, products, research, and treatments. | 22m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersMaintain knowledge of fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningBecome familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersParticipate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments. | 14m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation WorkersParticipate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger AttendantsParticipate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| VeterinariansSpecialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| School Bus DriversMaintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersLearn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas. | 9m | No evidence yet |
| BarbersStay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Intelligence AnalystsStudy communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsAttend meetings on driver and passenger safety to learn ways in which job performance might be affected. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Ambulance Drivers and AttendantsEarn and maintain appropriate certifications. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Spa ManagersParticipate in continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge of industry. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsLearn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Sailors and Marine OilersMaintain government-issued certifications, as required. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursMaintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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