A recent study has revealed the professions most concerned about being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI). The study, ‘AI Anxiety: The Top 20 Professions Bracing for the Robot Takeover’, which used a data-driven methodology that involved collecting nearly 500 AI-related keywords from Google Keyword Planner, Google Trends, Google Autocomplete, and Google-related keywords, then categorising the keywords by profession or industry and ranking the professions based on the search volume and popularity of these keywords, found that the below-listed professions are feeling the heat.

“In a world where AI is in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink (well, not literally, but you get the point), it’s no wonder that everyone is anxious about their jobs,” said the researchers at GenieHelpMe, an Indian services provider. “After all, artificial intelligence has been taking over the headlines, the boardrooms, and even the small screens in our pockets. But have you ever wondered which jobs are quaking in their boots the most? Which professions lie awake at night, drenched in sweat, and haunted by dreams of robots stealing their livelihoods?”

The researchers noted that while AI continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the study highlights the varying levels of concern among different professions. The study is available at https://geniehelpme.com/ai-anxiety-the-top-20-professions-bracing-for-the-robot-takeover/.

“It’s important to recognise that AI may not necessarily replace these jobs in their entirety, but instead transform how these professions function. The key for professionals in these fields is to stay informed, adapt to new technologies, and focus on the uniquely human aspects of their work,” the researchers said.

The professions are:

1) Programmers

2) Scientists

3) Mathematicians

4) Writers

5) Engineers

6) IT jobs

7) Workers (general)

8) Artists

9) Graphic designers

10) Actors

11) Teachers

12) Lawyers

13) Tech jobs (general)

14) Developers

15) Doctors

16) Photographers

17) Accountants

18) Pilots

19) SEO specialists

20) Marketers.

The researchers noted that these results are a reflection of public anxiety and interest in AI’s potential impact on their jobs.

“The actual risk of job displacement may vary, but one thing’s for sure: these professions have caught the AI fever.”