Mathematicians

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: 11 (100%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use