Models

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: 2 (14%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 3 (21%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (64%)

• Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Pose for artists and photographers, with or without clothes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task