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In 4 of the 16 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 13m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesKeep informed of industry trends and deals. | 41m | Often handed to AI |
| MathematiciansConduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic. | 32m | Often handed to AI |
| Tax PreparersConsult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Training and Development SpecialistsKeep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real EstateMaintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets. | 18m | Often handed to AI |
| Business Continuity PlannersAttend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| LogisticiansStay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Interior DesignersResearch health and safety code requirements to inform design. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Environmental Compliance InspectorsLearn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and AnalystsMaintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Loan OfficersStay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event PlannersRead trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Online MerchantsParticipate in online forums or conferences to stay abreast of online retailing trends, techniques, or security threats. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCompile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives. | 6m | Often handed to AI |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsConsult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Financial and Investment AnalystsSpecialize in green financial instruments, such as socially responsible mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF) that are comprised of green companies. | 5m | 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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