ChatGPT’s Deep Research just identified 20 jobs it will replace. Is yours on the list?
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After researching 24 sources in seven minutes, ChatGPT came up with the top jobs that might be on the chopping block.
This week, OpenAI launched its Deep Research feature which can synthesize content from across the web into one detailed report in minutes leveraging a version of the company’s latest model, o3.
This feature is a powerful tool for workers, as it can save them hours by completing research autonomously. But can the technology’s underlying model replace workers? Yes, suggests Deep Research.
Min Choi, an X user whose account is dedicated to sharing informational AI content, asked Deep Research to “List 20 jobs that OpenAI o3 reasoning model will replace human with into a table format ordered by probability. Columns are Rank, Job, Why Better Than Human, Probability.” Choi then shared the results of the chat via an X post, which has since garnered 984,000 views:
| **Rank | Job | Why Better Than Human | Probability** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax Preparer | Can quickly process tax rules and calculations without errors, handling routine filings far faster than humans
. AI-driven tax software already automates most manual tax prep tasks. |
~98% (Near-certain automation
) |
| 2 | Data Entry Clerk | Enters and processes data with lightning speed and 100% consistency. AI tools can handle high-volume, tedious data tasks with minimal errors, saving time and money
. |
~95% (Very high
) |
| 3 | Telemarketer | Follows scripts and handles routine customer interactions 24/7. AI chatbots can make calls, answer questions, and personalize pitches simultaneously, without breaks or fatigue
. |
~94% (Very high
) |
| 4 | Bookkeeper | Records transactions and reconciles accounts more quickly and accurately than people. AI bookkeeping software never tires, eliminates manual entry, and instantly generates reports
. |
~94% (Very high
) |
| 5 | Paralegal | Scans and summarizes legal documents in seconds. GPT-style AI can research case law and draft routine filings much faster than humans, handling many paralegal tasks with ease
. |
~90% (Extremely high
) |
| 6 | Appointment Scheduler | Manages calendars and meeting logistics around the clock. AI assistants can coordinate schedules across time zones and handle bookings instantly, tasks that humans do much slower
. |
~90% (Extremely high
) |
| 7 | Virtual Assistant | Performs routine office tasks (emails, meeting planning, data entry) simultaneously for many users. AI assistants work 24/7 without error, radically boosting productivity in admin work
. |
~88% (Extremely high
) |
| 8 | Transcriptionist | Converts audio to text in real-time. Modern speech recognition can transcribe with up to 99% accuracy and 10× the speed of a human transcriber
, making manual transcription obsolete. |
~87% (Very high
) |
| 9 | Proofreader | Catches spelling and grammar errors instantly. AI-driven grammar checkers scan text faster than any person and find even subtle errors, continuously improving with new language patterns
. |
~86% (Very high
) |
| 10 | Copywriter | Generates written content (ads, slogans, blog posts) in seconds. AI like GPT can produce human-like text more efficiently than humans for many marketing needs
, often with creative flair. |
~82% (Very high
) |
| 11 | Customer Service Representative | Answers FAQs and resolves simple inquiries on demand. AI chatbots provide instant, personalized support and can handle unlimited customers at once, reducing the need for human agents
. |
~80% (High
) |
| 12 | Email Marketer | Drafts and personalizes mass email campaigns in a flash. AI can analyze customer data to tailor content and optimize send times, boosting engagement beyond human capabilities
. |
~78% (High
) |
| 13 | Content Marketer | Produces articles and SEO content at scale. AI excels at reading and writing large volumes of text
, allowing it to generate marketing content and social posts faster and often cheaper than human writers. |
~75% (High
) |
| 14 | Social Media Manager | Auto-generates and schedules posts across platforms. AI tools can monitor trends, craft engaging updates, and post consistently at optimal times, automating repetitive social marketing tasks
. |
~75% (High
) |
| 15 | Translator | Instantly translates text between languages with high accuracy. Advanced AI translation systems work in real time and grasp context/tone better than prior tools, handling routine translation faster and at virtually no cost
. |
~71% (High
) |
| 16 | Technical Support Analyst | Troubleshoots common IT issues using vast knowledge bases. AI support bots can search manuals and past solutions in milliseconds and even resolved 90% of one company’s support tickets, leading to major staff cuts
. |
~70% (High
) |
| 17 | Recruiter | Screens resumes and matches candidates to jobs using AI pattern-matching. Automated hiring systems accelerate resume review and identify qualified applicants with great speed and consistency, transforming recruiting workflows
. |
~70% (High
) |
| 18 | Market Research Analyst | Gathers and analyzes market data in a fraction of the time. AI can crunch numbers and predict market trends quickly, reducing reliance on human analysts for routine data analysis and reporting
. |
~68% (High
) |
| 19 | Travel Agent | Provides personalized travel recommendations 24/7. AI chat assistants can plan itineraries, suggest hotels/flights, and adjust plans on the fly, offering instant travel planning that rivals human agents
. |
~65% (Moderately high
) |
| 20 | Tutor | Offers on-demand, one-on-one teaching tailored to the student. AI tutors can provide interactive practice, immediate feedback, and infinite patience, making learning accessible at low cost anywhere
. |
~60% (Moderate
) |
What jobs will AI replace, according to ChatGPT?
Right in time with tax return season, leading the table was the role of “tax preparer” with a probability of 98% replacement, which ChatGPT deemed as “near-certain automation”.
ChatGPT explained that AI would be better at the task because it can quickly process tax rules and calculations, which would make it faster than a human. To support its argument, ChatGPT highlighted that AI-driven tax software already exists.
The rest of the professions cited on the list included in order were: data entry clerk, telemarketer, bookkeeper, paralegal, appointment scheduler, virtual assistant, transcriptionist, proofreader, copywriter, customer service representative, email marketer, content marketer, social media manager, translator, technical support analyst, recruiter, market research analyst, travel agent, and tutor.
All of the jobs that ChatGPT suggested have an underlying theme in common: the role mostly relies on a technical skill that AI can do well autonomously. For example, AI can transcribe, translate, and proofread effectively, making the need for humans to perform these job’s hard skills less imperative.
Another thing AI can do well is analyze a robust amount of materials, draw conclusions, and even perform actions based on its own analysis. Therefore, roles with that process at the center of their responsibilities, such as social media manager, recruiter, travel agent, market research analyst, appointment scheduler, bookkeeper, and paralegal, are deemed more in danger.
Are you doomed?
Does this research mean everyone in these fields is going to lose their job? No, this outcome is highly unlikely. The analysis by ChatGPT only accounts for AI’s ability to perform the hard skills effectively. However, soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, conflict resolution, leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills, are equally as important to success — and AI can’t replicate those capabilities.
Furthermore, organizations are not yet ready to widely adopt AI. For example, a recent Accenture report showed that there are still many obstacles preventing business leaders from widespread implementation of AI in organizations, such as lack of clarity on return on investment, infrastructure limitations, and disconnection from employees.