Week 8: The Professions Most Exposed to AI Disruption in 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a helpful tool—it’s changing the very shape of the job market. A new study from OpenAI, called GDPval , examined the performance of AI models on real-world tasks across 44 professions in the nine largest sectors of the U.S. economy. The results indicate which jobs—and corresponding salary levels—could be most impacted in the years ahead. The Jobs Most at Risk The first wave of impact is hitting knowledge workers —people whose jobs revolve around digital documents, analysis, and communication. These are often high-wage professions , meaning the economic stakes are large. Finance and Professional Services : Roles like financial analysts, accountants, consultants, and lawyers, typically earning between $80,000 and $160,000+ , were found to be highly exposed. AI can now produce spreadsheets, financial models, legal memos, and strategy reports at a quality that rivals seasoned professionals (OpenAI, 2025). Information ...