July 30, 2025 – Yesterday, on July 29, tech media outlet Windows Report unveiled a blog post highlighting a new research report from Microsoft. The report delves into the top 10 professions most likely to be disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI), based on an in – – depth analysis of over 200,000 conversations between U.S. users and Microsoft’s Copilot.
The research team examined the areas where people frequently employ AI, taking into account user satisfaction and how often Copilot was tasked with specific jobs. By factoring in these elements, they calculated the probability of AI taking over different work roles.
Among all the professions studied, interpreters and translators emerged as the most vulnerable. Modern AI tools have made significant strides, now capable of delivering rapid multi – language voiceovers and real – time translations. This means there’s a substantial overlap between the tasks these professionals perform and what Copilot can currently handle.
Historians also find themselves high on the list of those at risk. The study revealed that they often turn to AI for analyzing social issues or verifying historical facts. Given that gathering information is a strong suit of language models, researchers identified a clear potential for substitution in this field.
Writers, sales representatives, and customer service agents are also in the top tier of professions facing significant AI disruption. These jobs typically involve a large volume of communication tasks, and users have reported positive results when entrusting Copilot with such responsibilities.
On the flip side, some professions are relatively safe from the immediate impact of AI. Care assistants, massage therapists, and heavy equipment operators are less likely to be replaced. These jobs require physical presence, hands – on care, or machine operation, capabilities that AI currently lacks.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 professions most at risk of AI disruption:
Interpreters and Translators
Historians
Passenger Service Agents
Salespersons
Writers and Authors
Customer Service Representatives
CNC Tool Programmers
Telephone Operators
Ticket Sellers
Radio DJs
