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Asking for a friend … which jobs are safe from AI?

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Asking for a friend … which jobs are safe from AI?

Planet Money

2025/09/10
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/09/10
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There’s one question we seem to be hearing everywhere: “Is my job safe from AI?” Dozens of you, our listeners, have written to us about this. Saying things like, “Maybe my yoga teacher side gig is actually my safest bet now,” and “My parents were in real ...

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As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, many people are asking whether their jobs are safe from automation. This episode explores the evolving relationship between AI and the workforce, diving into research that predicts which jobs might be affected and how workers can adapt to the changing landscape.
00:00
Charlie considers law school but worries about AI replacing lawyers
08:42
Wellhead pumpers, athletes, and short-order cooks show low AI exposure.
14:41
Organizations should experiment with AI to determine its impact on productivity and job roles.
24:28
Jobs requiring critical thinking and creativity will remain less vulnerable to AI.
27:25
Kat Reardon transitioned from being a veterinarian to helping train AI in veterinary terminology after using ChatGPT for patient notes.

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Why people are worried about AI taking over their jobs
00:00
What research says about which jobs AI can actually do
05:46
How AI might change work without necessarily replacing it
14:41
The jobs that rely on human connection may be safest
24:28
How to prepare for an AI-driven future—skills that matter most
27:25

Transcript

Sally Helm: This is Planet Money from NPR. Last summer, Charlie Baker was very bored. He was a rising college senior, had an internship at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Entering data into spreadsheets. That was what he did on an exciting ...