› Free · ages 8–16 and the grown-ups who guide them
Jobs with AI in them.
Build it, work around it, or use it. There are three ways into a career with AI — and most of them aren't coding.
Every job below comes with something free to try this week: a printable, a debate, a video. Try a piece of the job before you decide anything about it.
› Three doors
10 jobs
Build AI
You make the machine.
The people who gather the data, train the models, build the chips and robots, and test the whole thing until it's safe to use.
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11 jobs
Around AI
You make the machine work for people.
Jobs that exist because AI exists, but don't train models: writing the rules, catching unfairness, designing conversations, keeping the power on.
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18 jobs
Powered by AI
You do the job you love, with a new tool.
Nurses, architects, farmers, musicians. The work stays theirs; the tools change. Some jobs change a lot, some only a little.
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› Build AI
You make the machine.
The people who gather the data, train the models, build the chips and robots, and test the whole thing until it's safe to use.
Machine learning engineer
Teaches a model from examples, then checks whether it learned the right thing.
You'd
- pick the examples a model learns from
- run training and read the results
- fix it when it learns the wrong lesson
Data curator
Finds, cleans, and labels the examples a model learns from — the model is only as good as this work.
You'd
- collect examples from the real world
- throw out the messy or unfair ones
- label what each example shows
AI researcher
Invents new ways for machines to pay attention, remember, and learn.
You'd
- read what other researchers tried
- design a small experiment
- write up what worked and what didn't
Evaluation engineer
Designs the tests that show what a model gets right, what it gets wrong, and how often.
You'd
- write a set of test questions
- score the model's answers
- report where it breaks
Red teamer
Tries to trick an AI on purpose, so the builders can fix the hole before someone else finds it.
You'd
- invent sneaky prompts
- write down exactly what broke
- help test the fix
Robotics engineer
Gives machines hands, sensors, and rules for moving safely around people.
You'd
- design how a robot grips and moves
- wire sensors so it can feel its way
- test it until it's safe near people
AI hardware engineer
Builds the computers and chips that AI runs on — where speed, heat, and power all fight each other.
You'd
- design circuit boards and chips
- measure speed, heat, and power use
- make the next version cheaper to run
Speech & audio AI engineer
Turns sound into something a computer can read, so voices, songs, and alarms can be understood.
You'd
- record and clean up audio
- teach a model to hear words
- test it with many accents and voices
Image-model engineer
Teaches machines to make and understand pictures — starting from pure noise.
You'd
- train models on labeled pictures
- check generated images for mistakes
- add safeguards against fakes
Search & retrieval engineer
Helps a model look things up in real sources instead of guessing.
You'd
- organize the documents a model can search
- decide which sources it trusts
- check that answers cite the right page
› Around AI
You make the machine work for people.
Jobs that exist because AI exists, but don't train models: writing the rules, catching unfairness, designing conversations, keeping the power on.
AI policy analyst
Writes the rules for how AI can be used — then tests whether those rules hold up.
You'd
- read how a law might affect people
- write a clear, fair rule
- argue for it in front of people who disagree
Responsible-AI specialist
Writes the plain-language label that says what a model is for, what it's bad at, and who should not use it.
You'd
- interview the team that built a model
- list what it should and shouldn't do
- publish a clear label for users
Bias auditor
Catches it when a system treats some groups of people worse than others.
You'd
- compare results across groups
- trace unfair results back to the data
- recommend a fix
Trust & safety specialist
Protects people from fakes, scams, and harmful content on the apps they use every day.
You'd
- review reports of harmful posts
- spot patterns in scams and fakes
- help write the rules the app enforces
Conversation designer
Plans what a chatbot says, how it says it, and when it should hand you to a real person.
You'd
- map out a conversation step by step
- write the words the bot uses
- decide when a human takes over
AI product manager
Decides what an AI tool should do, who it's for, and what it should never do.
You'd
- talk with the people who'll use it
- decide what to build first
- say no to features that could hurt people
Language & localization specialist
Makes AI work well in more of the world's languages — not just the biggest ones.
You'd
- test a tool in a language you speak
- find where translations go wrong
- gather better examples to fix it
Data-center technician
Keeps the buildings full of computers running — power, cooling, cables, and repairs, around the clock.
You'd
- swap out failed parts
- watch power and temperature
- run cable and keep the racks tidy
Tech journalist
Explains where AI came from and checks big claims before they spread.
You'd
- interview builders and critics
- check claims against evidence
- explain it so anyone can follow
Copyright & IP lawyer
Works out who owns what — the art a model learned from, and the work it makes.
You'd
- read the rules on who owns creative work
- advise artists and companies
- argue new cases in court
AI educator
Helps people of every age use AI well — and know when not to trust it.
You'd
- turn a tricky idea into an activity
- watch where learners get stuck
- teach people to double-check answers
› Powered by AI
The job you love, with a new tool.
A job is a bundle of tasks. AI takes on some of them, helps with others, and leaves the rest to people. Some jobs change a lot; some barely change. A job that changes a lot is not a job to avoid — it usually means new tools, and new kinds of work.
Try it first · Printable · Free from Oct 14Task, Not Job: break eight jobs into tasks, then sort themOpen →Registered Nurse
Changes someAI helps nurses with paperwork, but caring stays personal.
- AI helps with
- Organizing patient records and charting notes · Spotting early warning signs in vital signs data
- Stays human
- Comforting patients during scary or painful moments · Making fast decisions in emergencies
- Start now
- Practice biology and health science in school
Architect
Changes a lotAI will handle more drafting, letting architects focus on design.
- AI helps with
- Drawing basic building plans and floor layouts · Checking designs against building codes and rules
- Stays human
- Listening to clients and understanding their needs · Making creative design choices for beauty and function
- Start now
- Practice sketching and drawing everyday objects and spaces
Farmer/Rancher
Changes someFarming stays hands-on, but smart tools help with planning and data.
- AI helps with
- Predicting weather patterns and best planting times · Tracking animal health and growth with sensors
- Stays human
- Physically caring for animals and crops daily · Making quick decisions during emergencies like storms or illness
- Start now
- Join 4-H, FFA, or a school gardening club
Musician
Changes someAI becomes a helpful tool, but musicians still make the music.
- AI helps with
- Generating quick melody or chord ideas · Cleaning up and mixing audio recordings
- Stays human
- Performing live with real emotion and energy · Writing original songs that reflect personal experience
- Start now
- Practice an instrument or singing regularly
Graphic Designer
Changes a lotAI will handle many design tasks, but ideas still need you.
- AI helps with
- Generating quick draft logos or layouts · Resizing images for different platforms
- Stays human
- Understanding a client's real goals and feelings · Making creative choices that feel fresh and original
- Start now
- Practice sketching and drawing by hand often
Electrician
Changes a littleElectricians keep wiring homes and buildings while AI helps with paperwork and planning tasks.
- AI helps with
- Looking up electrical codes and safety rules quickly · Estimating job costs and materials needed
- Stays human
- Installing and repairing wires inside walls · Troubleshooting electrical problems on site
- Start now
- Take a basic electronics or shop class
Pharmacist
Changes someAI helps with drug facts, but pharmacists still care for patients.
- AI helps with
- Checking for dangerous drug interactions quickly · Looking up medicine information and dosage guidelines
- Stays human
- Talking with patients about their health concerns · Deciding the right treatment for tricky medical cases
- Start now
- Take science classes, especially chemistry and biology
Journalist
Changes a lotAI will handle more writing tasks, but reporting stays human.
- AI helps with
- Summarizing long documents or interviews quickly · Drafting basic story outlines or headlines
- Stays human
- Building trust with sources for real interviews · Judging what stories matter to the public
- Start now
- Practice writing clear, honest summaries of events
Chef/Cook
Changes someAI helps in the kitchen, but chefs still cook and create.
- AI helps with
- Suggesting recipe ideas and menu combinations · Tracking food inventory and ordering supplies
- Stays human
- Tasting food and adjusting seasoning by feel · Leading and coordinating a kitchen team under pressure
- Start now
- Practice cooking simple recipes at home often
Animator
Changes a lotAI will change how animators work, not if they matter.
- AI helps with
- Generating rough in-between frames automatically · Suggesting color palettes and lighting effects
- Stays human
- Creating original characters and story ideas · Making artistic choices that give scenes emotion
- Start now
- Practice drawing and sketching characters often
Surgeon
Changes someAI helps surgeons plan and prep, but hands still heal.
- AI helps with
- Reading X-rays and scans for early warning signs · Planning the safest steps for a surgery
- Stays human
- Making precise cuts and repairs during surgery · Reacting instantly to problems during an operation
- Start now
- Practice steady hands with drawing, crafts, or sports
Accountant
Changes a lotAI will handle a lot of accounting's number-crunching tasks.
- AI helps with
- Sorting and organizing receipts and financial records · Spotting unusual numbers or possible errors quickly
- Stays human
- Explaining financial decisions to clients in plain language · Catching tricky fraud or unusual business situations
- Start now
- Practice math and basic budgeting in everyday life
Plumber
Changes a littlePlumbing stays hands-on work with only small AI changes.
- AI helps with
- Scheduling appointments and tracking job orders · Looking up pipe codes and part specs quickly
- Stays human
- Crawling into tight spaces to fix pipes · Diagnosing leaks by sight, sound, and touch
- Start now
- Take a basic shop or woodworking class
Elementary Teacher
Changes someAI helps with lesson tasks, but teaching kids stays human.
- AI helps with
- Creating practice worksheets and quizzes · Suggesting lesson plan ideas and activities
- Stays human
- Comforting a child who is upset or struggling · Noticing when a student needs extra help
- Start now
- Practice explaining ideas clearly to others
Paralegal
Changes a lotAI takes over paperwork, paralegals focus more on people and judgment.
- AI helps with
- Searching and organizing large piles of documents · Drafting first versions of routine legal forms
- Stays human
- Explaining legal steps to worried clients · Catching mistakes or missing details AI overlooks
- Start now
- Practice clear writing in English and history classes
Lawyer
Changes someAI will handle paperwork, but lawyers still argue and decide.
- AI helps with
- Searching through old cases and laws quickly · Drafting first versions of contracts or letters
- Stays human
- Arguing a case in front of a judge · Understanding a client's feelings and goals
- Start now
- Practice writing clear, persuasive essays and arguments
Civil Engineer
Changes a lotAI reshapes design work, but engineers still build the real world.
- AI helps with
- Drafting building and bridge design drawings · Running quick structural safety calculations
- Stays human
- Inspecting real sites for hidden problems · Deciding tradeoffs between cost, safety, and design
- Start now
- Practice math and geometry through puzzles or building kits
HVAC Technician
Changes a littleAI barely changes HVAC work; hands-on skills still rule.
- AI helps with
- Looking up wiring diagrams and manuals quickly · Suggesting possible causes for error codes
- Stays human
- Physically installing and repairing heating and cooling units · Diagnosing unusual problems by sight, sound, and touch
- Start now
- Take apart and rebuild simple machines or gadgets at home
› Is any of this certain?
No. Here's what we know and how.
- Nobody knows exactly how fast AI will change any job. The “changes a lot / some / a little” levels are informed guesses from two public research studies that look at thousands of everyday work tasks: Anthropic Economic Index and OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs". How the levels work.
- The research looks at whole jobs across the United States. Your town and the kind of work you pick can be very different.
- Some of these jobs have only existed for a few years, and more will appear that don't have names yet.
- We don't list salaries or say any job is “safe.” Caring about people, solving real problems, and learning quickly help in every one of them.
› For grown-ups
Talking about AI and work without scaring anyone.
Kids hear “AI will take the jobs” long before anyone explains what a job is made of. Start with the tasks, argue it out, and look at real careers together.
New to AI yourself? Start here.