Proofreader

Large language models now outperform human proofreaders on grammar, spelling, style consistency, and factual accuracy checks. Tools like Grammarly, GPT-4, and Claude have made AI proofreading the default.

40K current workers

Major disruption: By 2025

95%Automation Risk

Critical Risk

Automation Risk Trajectory

Historical progression and projected automation risk for Proofreaders through 2030

What AI Is Replacing

Grammar and spelling correction
Style guide enforcement
Consistency checking
Basic fact verification

What Humans Still Own

Nuanced tone and voice judgments
Cultural sensitivity review
Complex editorial decisions

Top Skills to Develop Now

Content strategyAI prompt engineering for editingSEO optimization

Sources: WEF Future of Jobs (2023), McKinsey Global Institute (2023)

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