What Claude Can Do
Long-form writing and analysis (200K+ context)
Complex reasoning and problem-solving
Code generation and review
Document analysis and summarization
Research assistance
Constitutional AI for safer outputs
Jobs Threatened by Claude
HIGH IMPACT
Legal Paralegal
At-risk tasks: Contract review, Legal research, Document summarization
Technical Writer
At-risk tasks: Documentation, API docs, User guides
MEDIUM IMPACT
Business Analyst
At-risk tasks: Report writing, Data interpretation, Process documentation
Editor
At-risk tasks: Copy editing, Proofreading, Style consistency
What Claude Can't Do (Yet)
Knowledge cutoff date
Cannot browse internet or access files directly
No memory between conversations
Cannot take actions in the real world
Where Humans Still Win
These are the skills and capabilities that keep you valuable despite Claude:
Real-world knowledge and current events
Interpersonal relationships
Creative originality
Accountability and responsibility
How to Stay Ahead of Claude
1
Learn to use it: Become the person who leverages Claude rather than competes with it. Master prompt engineering and AI-assisted workflows.
2
Develop human-only skills: Focus on the advantages listed above—emotional intelligence, creative vision, ethical judgment, and relationship building.
3
Move up the value chain: Transition from execution to strategy. AI handles tasks; humans provide vision and judgment.