Microsoft researchers have revealed the 40 jobs most exposed to AI—and even teachers make the list

Woman packing her stuff as an AI worker types on a computer (Credit: demaerre—Getty Images)

• Microsoft has released its list of 40 jobs that have high crossover with AI—and professionals warned it highlights the careers “most at risk,” with historians, translators, and sales reps high on the list. While Microsoft said high applicability doesn’t automatically mean those roles will be killed by AI, employers have been putting a pause on hiring and cutting roles to make way for enhanced productivity.

As companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft publicly announce workforce reductions amid heavy AI investment, workers are scrambling to understand which careers might soon disappear and be outsourced to technology.