A new measure of AI displacement risk, termed observed exposure, combines theoretical LLM capability with real-world usage data, emphasizing automated work-related uses. Occupations with higher observed exposure are projected to experience slower growth through 2034, with workers in these professions more likely to face displacement.

AI is increasingly replacing white-collar workers, with Claude’s Co-work introducing plug-ins for legal, financial, and marketing tasks. Reports indicate that software developers and physicists are feeling obsolete due to AI capabilities, while AI can now complete website programming tasks in minutes.