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AI exposure Computer and mathematical

Will AI replace mathematical science occupations?

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other. US occupation 15-2099.

47.9%

of the time mathematical science occupations spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of mathematical science occupations' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.

Ranked 14 of 756 US occupations. More exposed than 98% of them.Further along than 98% of them.

Average US job 7.7%

One of the most exposed jobs in the country.Front of the queue for an AI assistant.

What AI already does for mathematical science occupationsWhat mathematical science occupations no longer do alone

O*NET lists 19 tasks for mathematical science occupations. AI use at work shows up in 9 of them. Each score runs from 0.5, where every observed use helps a person with the task, to 1, where every use does the task outright.

  1. Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation. mostly automated 1.00
  2. Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.Core task mostly automated 0.99
  3. Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve. mostly automated 0.97
  4. Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms. mostly automated 0.96
  5. Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases. mostly automated 0.94
  6. Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.Core task mostly automated 0.91
  7. Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases. mostly automated 0.90
  8. Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.Core task mostly automated 0.89
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  1. Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.Core task automated and assisted 0.80

What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human

10 of the 19 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.

  • Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.Core task
  • Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.Core task
  • Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.Core task
  • Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.Core task
  • Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.Core task
  • Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.Core task
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  • Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
  • Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.
  • Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.
  • Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.

How that compares

Among the 21 computer and mathematical occupations, mathematical science occupations rank 6. The group averages 37.9%, and its most exposed job is Computer Programmers at 74.5%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.

All 756 occupations, ranked

Just above in the ranking

  1. 11Statistical Assistants 51.0%
  2. 12Information Security Analysts 48.6%
  3. 13Web Developers 48.0%

Just below

  1. 15Technical Writers 47.5%
  2. 16Computer User Support Specialists 46.9%
  3. 17Desktop Publishers 46.4%

What this does and does not mean

Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.

A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.

Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.