Adult Social Worker
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Social Sciences
50 careers in Social Sciences, ranked safest first: the career with the lowest AI exposure score, meaning the smallest share of its day-to-day work AI can already do, is at the top. For 3 of them the moat, what structurally protects the job, has not been classified yet; their cards say so rather than guessing.
Social Sciences at a glance
MOAT CLASSIFIED47 of 50 total
NO MOAT15
HAS A MOAT32
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIED3
MEDIAN AI EXPOSURE35 /100
Community & Social Service16 careers
Children, Family and School Social Workers
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Criminal Justice Social Worker
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Mental Health and Healthcare Social Workers
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Other Social Workers
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Social Worker
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST48%
NOT A FORECAST48%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Children and Family Services Professionals
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST77%
NOT A FORECAST77%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Community Development Officer
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Mental Health Project Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Mental Health Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Social Prescribing Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Social Work Practitioner
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST77%
NOT A FORECAST77%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Substance Misuse Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Victim Support Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Youth Work Professionals
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST77%
NOT A FORECAST77%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Youth Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Life, Physical & Social Science15 careers
Criminologist
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Critical Theory Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Cultural Analyst
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Demographer
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Enumerator
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Ethnic Studies Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Ethnographer
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →International Relations Specialist
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Linguistic Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Political Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Political Scientist
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Social Policy Advisor
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Social Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Socio-Political Researcher
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Sociological Consultant
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Business & Financial Operations6 careers
Activities Coordinator
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Cross-Cultural Communication Consultant
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Educational Consultant
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Equality and Diversity Officer
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Ethics Consultant
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Research Analyst
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Management2 careers
Day Centre Manager
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST72%
NOT A FORECAST72%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Legal2 careers
Human Rights Advocate
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST77%
NOT A FORECAST77%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Mediators and Restorative Practice Professionals
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Transportation & Material Moving1 career
Care Escorts
6AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST51%
NOT A FORECAST51%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Personal Care & Service1 career
Day Care Officer
6AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST51%
NOT A FORECAST51%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
See the full card →Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media1 career
Cultural Critic
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST95%
NOT A FORECAST95%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Office & Administrative Support1 career
Field and Telephone Interviewers
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
See the full card →Education, Training & Library1 career
Gender Studies Specialist
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST60%
NOT A FORECAST60%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
See the full card →Protective Service1 career
Intelligence Analyst
55AI EXPOSURE TODAY55
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST93%
NOT A FORECAST93%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
See the full card →Uncategorised3 careers
These careers have no record in our AI outlook register, so there is no O*NET occupation code to group them by. Listed here rather than guessed into a category.
Social and Humanities Scientist
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Support Worker
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
See the full card →Youth and Community Workers
35AI EXPOSURE TODAY35
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST80%
NOT A FORECAST80%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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