Microsoft just dropped a new study highlighting which jobs AI is least likely to automate. Physical labor roles like roofing top the list for staying safe.
The report says roofers and similar hands-on trades face the smallest AI threat. This contrasts with white-collar jobs where AI impact is expected to be heavier.
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The study breaks down AI risk across sectors but focuses on the frontline manual workers as the most “AI-resistant.”
This adds a new dimension to the workforce tech debate as AI adoption spreads.
Microsoft hasn’t yet commented on what this means for job training or policy but expect follow-up reports soon.
