Artificial intelligence is increasingly penetrating our professional lives, increasing the efficiency of many processes. However, not all professions are equally vulnerable to automation. Microsoft experts conducted a large-scale study to determine which industries remain less vulnerable to the impact of technology.
The study analyzed more than 200,000 anonymous chats between Bing Copilot users between January and September 2024. Based on how often professionals turned to AI to perform daily tasks, the authors created an AI applicability score, an indicator that reflects the degree of vulnerability of different specialties to automation.
The results showed that some professions remain virtually indispensable: they require physical presence, special skills or high precision. The list of "protected" professions includes, in particular:
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Tire repair and replacement specialists
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Marine engineers
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Specialists in the installation and repair of automotive glass
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Maxillofacial surgeons
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Operators of complex industrial systems
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Embalmers
Another group of professionals who remain less amenable to AI implementation includes:
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Auxiliary workers in painting and plastering works
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Hazardous waste disposal specialists
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Medical assistants in patient care
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Blood collection specialists
In general, these professions combine specialized training and the need for a physical presence of a person, which makes them difficult to fully automate. Experts note that despite the rapid development of technology, the role of humans in these areas will remain critical.
