Anthropic's latest research reveals the current status of the application of artificial intelligence in different professions. Based on the usage data of its Claude model, the study analyzed the penetration rate and usage of AI in different industries and positions, providing valuable data support for us to understand the impact of AI on the labor market. This study is not a simple technical report, but an in-depth discussion of the actual application scenarios of AI. Its conclusions are of great reference value for how enterprises can effectively utilize AI technology and predict future labor market development trends. Let's dig into the details of this study together.
According to research by artificial intelligence company Anthropic, only about 4% of occupations use AI in their jobs more than 75%. This study explores the use of its Claude model and found that approximately 36% of occupations incorporate AI usage in at least 25% of work tasks. These findings are consistent with previous reports, indicating that few businesses have fully embraced the technology.
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About 37% of practitioners seeking AI help come from software engineering, 10% work in media, art and design, and 9% are in the education and library services industry. By contrast, AI is less used in occupations that rely primarily on manual labor, such as transportation and material handling, medical support, and agriculture, fisheries and forestry.
Research shows that 57% of AI is used to enhance human work, and 43% are used to work automation. To gain insight into the impact of AI on the economy, Anthropic launched the "Anthropic Economic Index". The index is based on careers defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzes the impact of AI on specific jobs.
Although AI has not yet had a wide range of impact, it has indeed changed the way some professions work. The study notes that only about 4% of occupations use AI in at least 75% of tasks, suggesting the potential for deep use in certain roles, such as foreign language and literature teachers. Overall, approximately 36% of occupations show that AI is used in at least 25% of tasks, indicating that AI has begun to penetrate the work of a considerable number of workers.
Computer and mathematics-related jobs account for the highest proportion of the occupational category where AI is most frequently used, although this category accounts for only about 3.4% of the total U.S. labor force. Although office and administrative support occupations account for 12.2% of the total U.S. workforce, they account for only 7.9% of the use of the Claude model.
It is worth noting that the use of AI is most significant in mid- and high-paying positions, especially IT-related jobs, while it has declined in high-paying and low-paying jobs, such as high-paying positions such as doctors and low-paying positions such as restaurant staff. Anthropic's research shows that the impact of AI is not exactly consistent with salary levels, and although some predictions have thought that AI is most common in high-paying positions, actual data show that AI is most frequently used in medium- and high-paying positions.
Key points:
1. Only 4% of occupations rely heavily on AI at work, and about 36% use AI for more than 25% of tasks.
2. AI is most commonly used in middle and high-paying positions, and the usage rate of low-paying and high-paying positions is relatively low.
3. 57% of AI is used to enhance human work, and 43% are used to automation, and the impact of AI is still expanding.
In short, Anthropic's research provides us with a clear understanding of the current status of AI application and also points out the potential direction of future development and application of AI technology. Although it will take some time to widely use AI, its changes to the way it works have begun to emerge and will continue to affect various industries and occupations.