The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
The automation of Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other tasks will unfold over time, with significant impact expected by 2035. Approximately 40% of these tasks are projected to be automated. This presents a moderate risk, with the earliest changes potentially affecting those in standardized, high-volume settings around 2032. The transformation will be gradual, allowing time for adaptation.
The initial wave of automation will target routine and repetitive tasks within the Metal and Plastic Worker roles. This means simpler, predictable processes are the most likely to be affected first. Workers performing these specific types of tasks should anticipate earlier impacts, potentially around 2032, as AI systems become more adept at handling them efficiently.
As AI technology matures, the mid-wave of transformation will see more complex processes become susceptible to automation. However, by 2035, even with 40% of tasks automated, a substantial portion will remain resistant. Those in specialized roles, custom work, or small business environments will see their skills remain in demand through 2039 and beyond.