When Will AI Replace Correcteurs d'épreuves et préparateurs de copie ?

AI's influence on proofreading and copy marking is accelerating. By 2028, anticipate 65-70% of tasks being automated. Routine proofreading, including catching typos, grammar errors, and punctuation mistakes, is already being heavily impacted by tools like Grammarly Business and ProWritingAid.

The early wave of AI automation is set to displace entry-level proofreaders in publishing, advertising, and corporate communications as soon as 2026. This highlights the immediate need for adaptation.

For senior copy editors who integrate substantive editing, fact-checking, and style guide enforcement, careers can extend to 2031. This mid-wave transformation emphasizes the value of higher-level editorial skills.

Entry-level proofreaders at publishing houses, advertising agencies, and corporate communications departments are most at risk of displacement, with potential impacts as early as 2026.

Senior copy editors who combine proofreading with substantive editing, fact-checking, and style guide enforcement can extend their careers to 2031. These roles, requiring complex judgment and nuanced understanding, are more resilient.

You have a 3-6 year window to adapt. Focus on developing higher-level editorial skills that AI cannot easily replicate, such as in-depth editing and strategic content analysis.

Consider transitioning to adjacent roles that leverage your existing skills but are less susceptible to automation. Explore opportunities in content strategy, editorial management, or specialized fact-checking.