Takeover Tracker

34%medium risk
Computer Programmers
vs

57 shared · 11 different

core competencies

43%medium risk
Web Developers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricComputer ProgrammersWeb Developers
Risk Score34.4%42.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile64th87th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 159 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Engineering and Technology
Interacting With Computers
ProgrammingAI-Vulnerable
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Computers and Electronics
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Quality Control Analysis
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Computer Programmers

29%

total discount

Web Developers

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Computer Programmers

8 of 15 at risk
85%Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
71%Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
71%Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users.
57%Develop Web sites.
51%Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

Web Developers

9 of 15 at risk
87%Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
86%Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
70%Perform or direct Web site updates.
67%Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
54%Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

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