OBSERVED IN REAL USE · Anthropic 2026
31%
of this role’s work is already showing up in real Claude usage (Anthropic Economic Index).
The model already does most of this before its first coffee.
77% of this role’s O*NET tasks are within reach of today’s AI. That is the core-weighted exposure score from Eloundou et al. 2023 (“GPTs are GPTs”). It measures a capability ceiling, not a headcount forecast. Deeply cooked. Almost the entire task list is something a model can already attempt.
WHAT AI CAN ALREADY DO
- Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture
- Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures
- Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components
- Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes
- Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems
WHAT IT STILL CAN’T
- Almost nothing here is clearly out of reach. That’s the warning in this one.
THE HONEST PART. A percentage is not a pink slip. High exposure usually means a role shrinks and shifts toward judgment, direction and responsibility: the parts a model can’t sign its name to. Exposure ≠ displacement. Breathe.
"My job is 77% cooked. What’s yours?"
SOURCES: O*NET 30.3 occupational tasks · Eloundou et al. 2023 (“GPTs are GPTs”,
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last updated 2026-07-16