Data Entry Keyers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 7 (78%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 1 (11%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (11%)

• Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Store completed documents in appropriate locations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Select materials needed to complete work assignments.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain logs of activities and completed work.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task