Many jobs are exposed
The International Labour Organization (2025) found that about one in four workers worldwide are in an occupation with some degree of exposure to generative AI.
Facts, not fear
What research says about AI and jobs
Few are at the highest risk
Only about 3.3% of global employment falls in the highest-exposure category. The ILO says most jobs are more likely to be transformed than made redundant.
Clerical work is most exposed
Clerical occupations show the highest exposure, and some digital roles are increasingly exposed as AI improves. Routine tasks are the most affected.
“Exposed” does not mean “replaced”. It means part of the work can be done or helped by AI. In many jobs, people who use AI well will be in demand.
Where humans stay essential
Career families likely to stay strong
These career families combine skills that AI struggles to replace. No list is a guarantee, but these are good places to start exploring.
| Career family | Why it is resilient | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and nursing | Physical care, trust and responsibility for people’s lives | Healthcare technology, MBBS |
| Psychology, counselling and social work | Human relationships, empathy and judgement | Psychology and mental health |
| Teaching and training | Motivating and guiding people, not only giving information | Explore careers |
| Skilled technical and engineering work | Hands-on work with real equipment, sites and systems | Robotics, renewable energy |
| Building and securing AI and data | Someone has to design, train, check and protect these systems | AI, cybersecurity, data science |
| Creative and design work with judgement | Original ideas, taste and understanding of people | UI/UX design, game design |
| Leadership, law and management | Accountability, negotiation and decisions with consequences | MBA after work experience |
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Practical advice
How students can choose a future-ready career
Do
- Choose a field that fits your interests and strengths first
- Learn to use AI tools well in your chosen field
- Build human skills: communication, judgement, creativity
- Keep learning after your degree; skills change quickly
- Have a backup route within the same career family
Avoid
- Choosing a career only because it sounds “AI-proof”
- Ignoring a career you love because of scary headlines
- Relying on one narrow, routine skill
- Assuming a degree alone will be enough
Who you will speak with
A counsellor with real workplace experience
Career Captain is led by Anil Velpula, a certified career counsellor with more than 20 years of corporate, training and mentoring experience.
His work across GE Capital, Synchrony and Cognizant gives a practical view of what different careers actually demand day to day. That perspective sits alongside the assessment results, so recommendations stay grounded in real courses, real jobs and the student’s own circumstances.
Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions
Which 3 jobs will survive AI?
There is no fixed list of three. Careers that combine human care, hands-on skill and complex judgement are the most resilient, for example healthcare professionals, skilled technical workers and the people who build and manage AI systems.
Will AI take away most jobs?
Research does not suggest that. The International Labour Organization found that about one in four workers are in jobs with some exposure to generative AI, but most jobs are more likely to be transformed than eliminated.
Which jobs are most at risk from AI?
Routine clerical and administrative work, such as data entry, is the most exposed. Jobs made up mainly of repetitive tasks are more at risk than jobs that need judgement, care or physical skill.
Is it still worth studying computer science?
Yes, for students who enjoy it. AI is changing how software is written, but demand for people who can build, check and secure technology remains strong. The key is deep skills, not only a degree.
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Sources: International Labour Organization: Generative AI and jobs, a 2025 update (research brief, May 2025) · World Economic Forum: Future of Jobs Report 2025, digest. Figures are quoted as published and were checked in October 2026. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.