Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a proofreader:
Check spelling and grammar98% automatable
Verify formatting consistency90% automatable
Compare proofs to originals88% automatable
Suggest style improvements70% automatable
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
Grammarly
AI writing assistants
Automated spell checkers
What AI Cannot Replace
Complex technical documents
Style consistency
Creative judgment
How to Future-Proof Your Career
Editing
Content strategy
Technical writing
UX writing
Key Skills for This Role
Grammar ExpertiseAttention to DetailStyle Guides
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.