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Recent research shows which jobs are at highest risk from AI.

March 28, 2026

Bots are on their way to reshaping the job market significantly.

A report from researchers at Tufts University introduces the U.S. AI Employment Risk Index, which is said to be the first of its kind. It leverages current occupational data to estimate which jobs are most at risk of being displaced by artificial intelligence.

The findings are quite concerning. The authors suggest that over 9 million U.S. jobs could face displacement within the next few years. They identified 33 occupations that are particularly vulnerable to this technological shift.

This scenario could result in the loss of about $200 billion to $1.5 trillion in household income, which is staggering.

A whopping 800 jobs were evaluated and assigned an “exposure score” to determine their risk level. This list includes roles like computer programmers, web designers, financial planners, data scientists, and yes, even writers and journalists.

According to the researchers, only those workers who can effectively integrate AI into their skill set will be the ones that thrive.

“AI isn’t just automating basic tasks; it’s evolving to impact cognitive and analytical jobs that are typically high-stakes and well-compensated,” commented Bhaskar Chakravorty, dean at Tufts University’s School of Global Business. “The future job landscape will favor individuals who possess specialized knowledge, critical thinking abilities for human judgment, and skills in navigating AI technologies.”

Interestingly, the jobs that are least likely to be replaced by bots are often the least compensated, including positions like roofers, miners, machine operators, meatpackers, welders, and masons.

“Less than 1 percent of manual labor roles are vulnerable to automation,” the report states. “The jobs AI cannot easily replace are those that have been historically undervalued.”

Geography also plays a role in this dynamic; the research indicates that workers in university towns and urban areas are at greater risk.

“The question now isn’t whether AI will displace many workers but rather which states and cities will react proactively,” Chakravorty notes. He adds, “The regions with the highest risk are proactive in pursuing AI regulations, while the federal government is advising them to ease back.”

This ongoing tension is set to shape the economic and political landscape for years to come.