Microsoft Unveils Shocking List: Which Jobs AI Will Devour Next?

Remember when AI was about as impressive as a robot trying to eat spaghetti—literally, thanks to that bizarre Will Smith clip making the rounds? Well, buckle up, because Microsoft just dropped a study revealing which jobs AI will snatch from under our noses and which ones might just be safe from the robotic takeover. Spoiler alert: if you’re a phlebotomist—the fine art of drawing blood—relax. It turns out, AI’s got zero chance sneaking up with a needle anytime soon. But if you’re in translation or journalism, you might want to polish that résumé (or at least keep your wit handy). As AI accelerates, are we on the brink of handing over our work—or is there still hope for the human touch? Let’s dive into the careers that could thrive or dive in the age of AI chaos. LEARN MORE

Microsoft has revealed some of the jobs which are most and least at risk as the integration of artificial intelligence continues to accelerate.

It’s remarkable to think that only a few years ago, AI’s capabilities were almost comical, with the video of Will Smith eating spaghetti a commonly used comparison, and the more recent AI-generated videos of the actor show just how far it has come.

While it was designed as a useful tool which could help doctors diagnose conditions early or help students with their learning, it has sadly become the go-to for many young people as an excuse to not use their brains.

So, when the technology eventually enslaves the human race, as people continue to predict that it will eventually do, there may well be nothing that the brain rotted youth of today can do to stop it.

Fortunately, while AI might be able to tell you the Premier League‘s top scorer from 2002 at the drop of a hat, other than the odd robot in China, it hasn’t developed arms or legs, which means that a lot manual labourers look set to be safe from AI taking over any time soon.

However, the most AI-proof job, according to Microsoft, is a phlebotomist, which is someone who draws your blood in hospital.

It’s good news for phlebotomists (Getty Stock)

Although doctors of old would use leeches for this task, it’s pretty obvious that AI wouldn’t have the dexterity to accurately locate a vein and very few patients are likely to put themselves forward for human testing, given the potentially deadly consequences of doing it wrong.

The jobs that are safe from AI (Reddit)

Other AI-proof jobs include ship engineers, massage therapists and embalmers, for obvious reasons, as while AI’s knowledge is impressive, you wouldn’t trust it to properly put together a ship or rub your partner’s feet.

While on the other hand, there are some jobs which are deemed to be extremely at risk, including translators, historians and, perhaps most worryingly for me at least, journalists. AI might be able to scan the internet faster than me, but it’ll never be as funny.

If you have any of these jobs, you might need to consider a career change (Reddit)

Although anyone who’s asked AI to write a book or an essay will understand just how dreadfully written the results can be, sadly, the writing standards seem so low that Microsoft reckons that the technology could soon be the new Marc Train, AIgatha Christine or Jane AIsten.

So, the next time you use ChatGPT for something that Google could easily achieve, remember that the more information you give it, the more likely it is to steal your job in the future.