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Work · 2026-09-30Draft

The government's new 10-year job outlook names AI in 48 occupations, up from 38

In its 2025–35 projections, the Bureau of Labor Statistics now cites artificial intelligence as a reason employment will shift in more occupations, especially in computer support, design, media and clerical work.

What changed since last year's projections

NewAdvertising and promotions managers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
NewComputer user support specialists
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
NewNetwork and computer systems administrators
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
NewComputer programmers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
NewSoftware quality assurance analysts and testers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.

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