Documentary Analysis · Article 14 Human Oversight

AI & Robotics Job Exposure (Risk Index)

Legal Risk Modeling Methodology — March 2026 Edition

1. High-Risk HR Identification

According to the EU AI Act, the automation of human resources and task management is classified as High-Risk. This index highlights roles where AI deployment creates complex legal exposure.

2. The Spectrum (Cognitive & Embodied)

These probabilities (derived from Gemini 3.1 Pro and Grok 4.2) evaluate software automation (LLM) for intellectual jobs, as well as autonomous robotics (AMR) for physical workflows.

3. Partial vs. Total Automation

Partial: AI automates tasks, but the operator acts as the legally required "Human-in-the-loop".
Total: Complete autonomous execution, requiring rigorous certification frameworks.

4. Monthly Tracking & Compliance

Starting in the April 2026 edition, the Δ (Delta) column will measure model drift — a critical metric for post-market monitoring required by European authorities.

Identifying automation exposure is a documentary study step. To understand legal compliance, this theoretical data must be cross-referenced with the Legal View (regulatory obligations), the Human View (oversight verification), and the Risk View (monitoring). Explore the synthesis on the WASA Confidence homepage.

🔴 The 50 MOST exposed jobs (High-Risk according to EU AI Act)
Job Title Partial (3 yrs)Total (3 yrs) Partial (10 yrs)Total (10 yrs) Partial (15 yrs)Total (15 yrs)
#01 Data Entry Clerk93%76%97%88%99%96%
#02 Telemarketer / Call Center Agent89%66%96%85%98%94%
#03 Junior Programmer (repetitive code)82%44%93%72%97%85%
#04 Tier 1 Customer Service Representative85%62%94%80%97%91%
#05 Basic Accountant (Bookkeeping)79%42%90%68%95%84%
#06 Secretary / Administrative Assistant76%44%89%70%94%86%
#07 Basic Content Writer (SEO)82%38%93%62%97%79%
#08 Routine Translator90%60%96%82%98%93%
#09 Junior Financial Analyst74%31%86%58%92%76%
#10 Back-Office Operator91%74%96%89%98%96%
#11 Community Manager (standard content)73%35%86%59%92%74%
#12 Proofreader / Copy Editor79%46%92%70%95%84%
#13 Cashier70%46%86%74%92%88%
#14 Switchboard / Receptionist86%69%94%87%97%94%
#15 HR Assistant (CV screening)83%52%92%72%95%86%
#16 Graphic Designer (simple creations)72%38%87%60%93%79%
#17 Junior Market Analyst70%28%84%54%91%71%
#18 Software QA (basic testing)76%48%89%70%94%86%
#19 Journalist (short articles)70%31%84%52%91%73%
#20 Real Estate Agent (viewings + descriptions)68%26%83%50%90%70%
#21 Call Center Operator88%66%94%84%97%92%
#22 Tier 1 IT Support Technician74%39%87%62%93%79%
#23 Debt Collection Agent73%43%86%67%92%82%
#24 Basic Copywriter76%38%88%60%94%76%
#25 Accounting Assistant79%43%90%67%95%83%
#26 Paralegal (document review)72%33%86%57%92%76%
#27 Delivery Driver / Ride-hailing Driver62%38%81%66%88%85%
#28 Bank Teller70%41%84%64%90%81%
#29 Web Designer (simple templates)74%35%87%57%93%74%
#30 Travel Agent68%31%83%54%90%72%
#31 Order Picker76%56%89%77%94%88%
#32 Administrative Data Entry Operator86%71%94%88%97%95%
#33 Billing Clerk79%45%91%69%95%85%
#34 Basic Legal Assistant70%28%84%52%91%73%
#35 Content Moderator72%38%87%62%93%79%
#36 Insurance Teleadvisor76%48%89%71%94%85%
#37 Tech Support Call Center Agent74%43%87%67%93%83%
#38 Photographer (standard product photos)68%33%84%57%90%76%
#39 Hotel Receptionist70%41%84%64%90%81%
#40 Logistics Operator (inventory management)72%44%87%69%93%85%
#41 Marketing Assistant68%31%84%54%90%72%
#42 Junior Management Controller70%28%84%52%91%73%
#43 Fast Food Worker62%37%81%66%89%83%
#44 Basic Maintenance Technician64%32%79%57%87%76%
#45 Security Guard (video surveillance)72%43%87%67%93%83%
#46 Basic Customer Relations Officer77%45%89%70%94%86%
#47 Drone Operator (simple usage)68%38%84%62%90%79%
#48 Sales Assistant70%35%84%57%91%76%
#49 Technical Manual Writer74%38%87%60%93%79%
#50 Ticketing / Box Office Clerk72%43%86%67%92%83%
🟢 The 50 LEAST exposed jobs (Protected by human/physical complexity)
Job Title Partial (3 yrs)Total (3 yrs) Partial (10 yrs)Total (10 yrs) Partial (15 yrs)Total (15 yrs)
#01 Intensive Care Nurse23%2%36%6%46%10%
#02 Plumber / Heating Engineer / Electrician24%3%38%8%50%14%
#03 Surgeon / ER Doctor31%2%45%7%56%12%
#04 Psychologist / Therapist18%1%31%4%41%7%
#05 Judge / Magistrate15%0%25%2%35%4%
#06 Construction Site Manager36%6%50%12%62%18%
#07 Special Education Teacher21%2%34%6%46%10%
#08 Mechanic (complex machines)33%7%46%15%60%21%
#09 Pilot / Air Traffic Controller40%10%55%20%70%30%
#10 Master Craftsperson / Conservator20%2%33%7%46%14%
#11 Kindergarten / Primary School Teacher24%3%38%10%51%16%
#12 Firefighter / Paramedic25%4%38%9%51%14%
#13 Psychiatrist16%1%30%3%40%6%
#14 Bricklayer / Tiler31%6%43%12%56%18%
#15 Hairdresser / Esthetician35%8%48%16%60%22%
#16 Farmer / Breeder40%10%53%18%66%28%
#17 Private Nurse23%3%36%8%48%12%
#18 Lawyer (litigation / negotiation)23%2%36%6%49%10%
#19 Head Chef (creativity)29%6%43%12%56%18%
#20 Medical Laboratory Technician28%5%42%10%55%16%
#21 Speech Therapist21%2%34%5%47%10%
#22 Physiotherapist / Osteopath27%4%39%8%51%13%
#23 Social Worker19%1%31%4%44%8%
#24 Prison Guard24%3%37%6%49%12%
#25 Carpenter / Cabinetmaker34%7%47%13%59%19%
#26 House Painter31%6%44%10%57%17%
#27 Tailor / Dressmaker29%5%41%10%54%15%
#28 Artisan Baker / Pastry Chef27%4%39%8%51%13%
#29 Veterinarian (animal care)24%3%37%7%49%12%
#30 Music Teacher21%2%34%5%47%10%
#31 Dancer / Choreographer17%1%30%4%41%7%
#32 Actor / Comedian19%2%31%4%44%8%
#33 Personal Sports Coach24%3%37%6%49%12%
#34 Manual Therapist / Osteopath27%4%39%8%51%13%
#35 Archaeologist / Historian14%1%28%4%39%7%
#36 Tour Guide29%5%41%10%54%15%
#37 Commercial Fisherman34%8%47%15%61%24%
#38 Forester / Logger31%6%44%12%57%21%
#39 Beekeeper24%4%37%8%49%15%
#40 Sommelier / Oenologist21%3%34%6%47%11%
#41 Creative Florist27%5%39%10%51%15%
#42 Landscape Designer29%5%41%11%54%17%
#43 Instrument Repair Technician24%4%37%8%49%12%
#44 Antique Furniture Restorer21%3%34%6%47%10%
#45 Jeweler / Goldsmith27%5%39%10%51%15%
#46 Martial Arts Instructor19%2%31%4%44%8%
#47 Equine Therapist17%1%30%3%41%6%
#48 Disability Support Worker21%2%34%5%47%10%
#49 Summer Camp / Center Animator24%3%37%6%49%12%
#50 Fine Artist / Sculptor19%2%31%4%44%8%