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In 4 of the 17 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 13, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 27m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsPrepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements. | 2h 12m | No evidence yet |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersProofread transcripts for correct spelling of words. | 1h 1m | No evidence yet |
| Desktop PublishersCheck preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections. | 57m | No evidence yet |
| Telephone OperatorsPerform clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, and sorting mail. | 53m | Often handed to AI |
| Word Processors and TypistsCheck completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format. | 51m | Often handed to AI |
| Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPrepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations. | 42m | No evidence yet |
| Receptionists and Information ClerksPerform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents. | 33m | No evidence yet |
| EconomistsReview documents written by others. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| General Office ClerksCompute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Correspondence ClerksReview correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksPerform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Switchboard OperatorsPerform various data entry or word processing tasks, such as updating phone directories, typing or proofreading documents, or creating schedules. | 21m | Often handed to AI |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersTypeset and measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements, such as copy and illustrations, to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler or layout software. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| GeoscientistsReview environmental, historical, or technical reports and publications for accuracy. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Engineering TeachersReview manuscripts for professional journals. | 10m | No evidence yet |
| Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsReview work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryReview manuscripts for publication in professional journals. | 5m | With AI |
How to read this
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