Replacement timeline
Drag the year to see how much of each occupation AI has replaced by then. Below, every task is listed under the year it is largely replaced.
Milestones by year
2012happened · 1 task
2015happened · 3 tasks
2016happened · 2 tasks
2018happened · 2 tasks
2020happened · 8 tasks
2021happened · 1 task
2022happened · 8 tasks
Earnings flashes / sports scoresReporterNavigation / announcement promptsCommercial Voice-overVoucher entryBookkeeperParcel sortingSorter / PickerCheckout and paymentRestaurant ServerEntering and publishing listingsReal Estate AgentAttendance and payroll calculationPayroll & HR SpecialistBid adjustmentsPaid Media Specialist
2023happened · 11 tasks
FAQ repliesLive Chat SupportDialing lists and lead screeningOutbound SalesSubtitle timingSubtitle TranslationTypo / grammar checksProofreaderDeployments and releasesSystems OperationsCut-outs and retouchingE-commerce DesignerBank reconciliationBookkeeperFiling tax returnsTax AdvisorSpeech transcriptionMedical TranscriptionHub sortingCourierTaking ordersRestaurant Server
2024happened · 21 tasks
Answering standard questionsPhone SupportOrder / shipping inquiriesLive Chat SupportTaking phone messagesSwitchboard OperatorHandwritten form entryDocument Entry ClerkVisitor registrationReceptionistGeneral document translationWritten Translation (General)Product descriptionsE-commerce CopywriterBulk content for site networksSEO WriterFormatting checksProofreaderOn-call alert monitoringSystems OperationsPhoto retouchingProduct PhotographyAccount opening and ID verificationCounter ServicesDocument reviewAuto / Health ClaimsStatute and case researchParalegalData gatheringResearch AnalystVisual defect inspectionQuality InspectorCrop sprayingField Crop FarmingSorting and gradingProduce PickerAudience targetingPaid Media SpecialistReportingPaid Media SpecialistScheduling social postsMarketing Planner
2025happened · 22 tasks
Call quality spot checksPhone SupportMeeting minutesExecutive SecretarySubtitle generation and translationSubtitle TranslationKeyword articlesSEO WriterAd voice-overCommercial Voice-overManual regression testingQA EngineerRecurring reportsBusiness AnalyticsBulk banner productionE-commerce DesignerStock art / spot illustrationsCommercial IllustrationCaptions and musicShort-form Video EditingMedication reminders and health recordsElder Care WorkerDesigning crowns and restorationsDentistGoods-to-person pickingSorter / PickerHomework helpTutorEssay correctionLanguage Practice PartnerGate access controlSecurity GuardMatching listings to buyersReal Estate AgentGreenhouse climate controlProduce PickerMilkingLivestock WorkerResume screeningRecruiterInterview schedulingRecruiterProduct pitch scriptsLivestream Host
2026this year · 34 tasks
Initial complaint triagePhone SupportData validationDocument Entry ClerkAnswering and relaying callsReceptionistWebsite / software localizationWritten Translation (General)Rewriting wire storiesReporterHeadline optimizationNews EditorTurning designs into pagesFrontend DeveloperBoilerplate / API endpointsBackend DeveloperWriting unit testsBackend DeveloperHero images / postersE-commerce DesignerIcon designUI DesignerWhite-background product shotsProduct PhotographyDetailed retouchingPortrait / Wedding PhotographyRough cutsShort-form Video EditingPhoto-based damage assessmentAuto / Health ClaimsFirst-pass contract reviewParalegalEarnings commentaryResearch AnalystCell countingPathologistStructured record generationMedical TranscriptionVital-sign monitoring and alertsClinical NurseScanning items at checkoutCashierGrading objective homeworkK-12 TeacherWriting tests and quizzesK-12 TeacherSpeaking practiceLanguage Practice PartnerCutting and prepFast-food / Central Kitchen CookDelivering items to roomsHotel Front Desk AgentRendering visualizationsArchitectValuationReal Estate AgentOnboarding and offboarding paperworkPayroll & HR SpecialistReplying to commentsSocial Media OperationsPerformance analysisSocial Media OperationsLive stream metrics monitoringLivestream OperationsListing products and setting promosLivestream OperationsClipping livestream highlightsLivestream Operations
2027projected · 36 tasks
SchedulingExecutive SecretaryDrafting emails and documentsExecutive SecretaryAd slogansE-commerce CopywriterContent moderationNews EditorAudiobook narrationCommercial Voice-overComponents / CRUD pagesFrontend DeveloperWriting test casesQA EngineerSQL queriesBusiness AnalyticsData visualizationBusiness AnalyticsLifestyle / model shotsProduct PhotographyBackground / ad musicCommercial MusicMixing and masteringCommercial MusicPreparing financial statementsBookkeeperSample testingAuditorFraud detectionAuto / Health ClaimsOrganizing due-diligence documentsParalegalSingle-condition screening (e.g. lung nodules)RadiologistDispensing medicationHospital PharmacyPre-visit intakeOutpatient DoctorWriting medical notesOutpatient DoctorNursing documentationClinical NurseMedication checks and deliveryClinical NurseNight checks and fall detectionElder Care WorkerReading dental X-raysDentistTransport in closed sitesPort / Mine DriverInventory countsSales Associate / StockerPersonalized practiceTutorCheck-in and check-outHotel Front Desk AgentCCTV monitoringSecurity GuardFloor cleaningCleanerSurveying and layoutStructural Construction WorkerVirtual tours and walkthroughsReal Estate AgentPest and disease identificationField Crop FarmingAnswering policy questionsPayroll & HR SpecialistAd creative productionPaid Media SpecialistTopic selection and trend trackingSocial Media Operations
2028projected · 23 tasks
Returns and exchangesLive Chat SupportTravel booking and expensesExecutive SecretaryScripted pitchingOutbound SalesMaintaining automation scriptsQA EngineerLog investigationSystems OperationsPage prototypingUI DesignerGame concept artCommercial IllustrationID photos / portrait sessionsPortrait / Wedding PhotographyPreparing audit workpapersAuditorPrescription reviewHospital PharmacyOrthodontic treatment planningDentistLoss preventionCashierProduct recommendationsSales Associate / StockerFrying and grillingFast-food / Central Kitchen CookPlating and packing ordersFast-food / Central Kitchen CookGuest inquiriesHotel Front Desk AgentCode-compliance checksArchitectPlowing and sowingField Crop FarmingCompetitor and market researchMarketing PlannerWriting campaign plansMarketing PlannerPosts / short-video productionSocial Media Operations24/7 unattended livestreamsLivestream HostAnswering live chatLivestream Host
2029projected · 11 tasks
Escort / business interpretingInterpretingInteraction logic and state managementFrontend DeveloperEffects and motion graphicsShort-form Video EditingDrafting legal documentsLawyerDraft imaging reportsRadiologistInitial slide screeningPathologistStandardized stir-fryingFast-food / Central Kitchen CookConstruction drawingsArchitectTransaction paperwork and processReal Estate AgentDisease monitoringLivestock WorkerFirst-round interviewsRecruiter
2030projected · 14 tasks
Handling exception documentsDocument Entry ClerkPost-editing reviewWritten Translation (General)Conference simultaneous interpretingInterpretingLocalizing cultural referencesSubtitle TranslationImplementing business logicBackend DeveloperSelling investment productsCounter ServicesGeneral legal adviceLawyerPrecision assemblyAssemblerAnomaly judgment and tracingQuality InspectorDelivering food to tablesRestaurant ServerFacade and window cleaningCleanerPouring and finishing concreteStructural Construction WorkerWall spraying / paintingFinishing WorkerHarvestingField Crop Farming
2031projected · 6 tasks
2032projected · 8 tasks
Complex complaints and de-escalationPhone SupportExploratory testingQA EngineerRoot-cause analysis and remediationSystems OperationsDesign system maintenanceUI DesignerTrading strategy decisionsTraderHighway platooningLong-haul Truck DriverPicking mixed / irregular itemsSorter / PickerNight patrolsSecurity Guard
2033projected · 12 tasks
Literary translationWritten Translation (General)Story planningNews EditorArchitecture and performance tuningFrontend DeveloperNarrative editingShort-form Video EditingTax planningTax AdvisorIn-depth industry researchResearch AnalystCompanionship and conversationElder Care WorkerUrban driving (robotaxi)Taxi / Ride-hailing DriverLast-mile deliveryCourierTeaching contentK-12 TeacherRebar tyingStructural Construction WorkerConcept designArchitect
2034projected · 8 tasks
Escalated edge casesLive Chat SupportBrand strategy copyE-commerce CopywriterInsights and recommendationsBusiness AnalyticsOriginal songwritingCommercial MusicMedication counselingHospital PharmacyHighway drivingLong-haul Truck DriverMenu developmentHead ChefBricklayingStructural Construction Worker
2035projected · 7 tasks
2036projected · 7 tasks
2037projected · 2 tasks
2038projected · 7 tasks
2040projected · 5 tasks
2042projected · 2 tasks
2045+projected · 22 tasks
Hosting visitors and interpersonal coordinationExecutive SecretaryOn-site interviews and investigationReporterOn-site event shootingPortrait / Wedding PhotographyCourtroom advocacyLawyerInterventional radiology proceduresRadiologistPatient communication and careOutpatient DoctorBedside procedures (IVs, dressings)Clinical NursePatient communication and emotional careClinical NurseComplex treatment and patient communicationDentistMentoring and classroom managementK-12 TeacherManaging the kitchen teamHead ChefGreeting guests and handling complaintsRestaurant ServerHandling emergenciesHotel Front Desk AgentConflict handling and emergency responseSecurity GuardTidying and detailed cleaningCleanerComplex junction workStructural Construction WorkerPlumbing and electrical installationFinishing WorkerClient communication and permittingArchitectNegotiation and building trustReal Estate AgentBirthing assistance and treatmentLivestock WorkerEmployee relations and labor disputesPayroll & HR SpecialistTop hosts' personal brandLivestream Host