Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a data scientist:
Clean and prepare data75% estimated exposure
Build ML models55% estimated exposure
Communicate insights35% estimated exposure
Design experiments40% estimated exposure
Current Risk Signals
Recent factors included in this role estimate:
+19%
layoffs
60,342 workers laid off in related industries (4 AI-related)
+3%
employment
-2.8% employment change year-over-year
These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)47%
Industry Layoffs+19%
Employment Trends (BLS)+3%
Final Score69%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AutoML
AI data prep
No-code ML
Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably
Complex problems
Strategy
Novel approaches
Leadership
Practical Ways to Adapt
MLOps
AI engineering
Domain expertise
Leadership
Key Skills for This Role
Machine LearningStatistical AnalysisBusiness Communication
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.