A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

Administrative assistants face declining employment due to AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, but some workers are adopting the technology to enhance efficiency. Deanna Danger, an executive assistant at Vanderbilt University, uses AI to automate tasks, reducing work time significantly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued job decline for the profession, except for medical secretaries.