Research from Anthropic highlights that only 4% of workers are widely utilizing AI tools in their tasks, emphasizing particular concentration in software development and writing jobs. The company’s analysis, based on millions of Claude.ai conversations, revealed that nearly half of AI usage is linked to 'computer and mathematical' occupations. In contrast, roles demanding physical dexterity, like construction, saw minimal AI engagement. The findings suggest that workers in mid-to-high salary positions are leading the adoption of AI technology.
The tasks and occupations with by far the largest adoption of AI in our dataset were those in the 'computer and mathematical' category, which largely covers software engineering roles.
37.2% of queries sent to Claude were in this category, covering tasks like software modification, code debugging, and network troubleshooting.
Interestingly, both low-paying and very-high-paying jobs had very low rates of AI use, generally jobs involving a large degree of manual dexterity.
It was specific occupations in the mid-to-high median salary ranges, like computer programmers and copywriters, who were - in our data - among the heaviest users of AI.
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