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A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
Administrative assistants face a declining job outlook due to AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, though some professionals are adapting by integrating AI into their workflows. Employment data shows a significant drop from 3.5 million to 2.1 million workers since 2004, with continued decline projected except for medical roles. Deanna Danger, an executive assistant at Vanderbilt University, uses AI to streamline tasks like meeting notes.
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