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In 35 of the 41 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as help from AI. In the other 6, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 24m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 2.7 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
6No evidence yet
35With AI
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Law TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 40m | With AI |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 32m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Political Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 32m | With AI |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 31m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Health Specialties TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 31m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Computer Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 30m | With AI |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 29m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 29m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Environmental Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 28m | With AI |
| Postsecondary History TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 28m | With AI |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 27m | With AI |
| Compliance ManagersKeep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices. | 27m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Sociology TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 27m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Psychology TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 26m | With AI |
| Compliance OfficersKeep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices. | 26m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Geography TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 25m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Business TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences. | 25m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Biological Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 25m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Economics TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 25m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Social Work TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 24m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Engineering TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 24m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Physics TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 24m | With AI |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 24m | With AI |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 24m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Communications TeachersKeep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 23m | With AI |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 22m | With AI |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 22m | With AI |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 22m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Architecture TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 21m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Education TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 21m | With AI |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 21m | With AI |
| Postsecondary Library Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations. | 21m | With AI |
| DancersAttend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Chemistry TeachersKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 19m | With AI |
| Penetration TestersKeep up with new penetration testing tools and methods. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Mathematical Science TeachersKeep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities. | 17m | With AI |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryKeep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences. | 15m | With AI |
| Music Directors and ComposersStay abreast of the latest trends in music and music technology. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Secondary School Career/Technical Education TeachersKeep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSpecialize in particular materials or types of object, such as documents and books, paintings, decorative arts, textiles, metals, or architectural materials. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
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