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In 6 of the 18 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 12, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 19m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 630,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EconomistsStudy economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture. | 1h 17m | Often handed to AI |
| Political ScientistsMaintain current knowledge of government policy decisions. | 47m | No evidence yet |
| MathematiciansConduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic. | 32m | Often handed to AI |
| Bioinformatics ScientistsKeep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences. | 28m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial EcologistsReview research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsStay up to date on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing scientific literature. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| GeneticistsAttend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| AstronomersReview scientific proposals and research papers. | 20m | Often handed to AI |
| GeoscientistsLocate and review research articles or environmental, historical, or technical reports. | 19m | Often handed to AI |
| Urban and Regional PlannersKeep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsConduct literature reviews. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| NeuropsychologistsRead current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology. | 18m | With AI |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and TechnologistsAttend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Clinical NeuropsychologistsRead current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology. | 17m | With AI |
| ClergyRead from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsMaintain current knowledge of relevant research. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsReview research literature to remain current on psychological science issues. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Operations Research AnalystsReview research literature. | 12m | 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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