Computer and information research scientist
Does research on basic computer science and invents or designs solutions to problems in computer hardware and software.
Will AI replace computer and information research scientist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 59 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 34% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Assign and schedule tasks to meet work goals
- Analyze technical problems and build math models for computers to solve
- Study problems to build solutions using computer hardware and software
What stays human
- Meet with managers and vendors to get cooperation and solve problems
- Evaluate project plans to see if they can work
- Join projects in areas like virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +21.8%. Typical pay: $140,300 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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