The rapid adoption of generative AI poses significant implications for various occupations, as explored by Kiran Tomlinson et al. The study analyzes 200,000 anonymized interactions with Microsoft Bing Copilot, revealing that users primarily seek AI assistance for information gathering and writing. AI itself excels in providing information, writing, teaching, and advising. The research also computes an AI applicability score for occupations, noting higher scores for knowledge work and administrative roles. Additionally, it examines the correlation between wage, education, and AI applicability, and compares actual AI usage to predictions of occupational impact.
04 August 2025