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experience = "A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified."
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percentile = 81
band = "High"
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[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
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source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
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source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
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[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
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tasks = 24
skills = 47
capabilities = 120
tools = 34
relatedRoles = 20

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title = "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer"
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release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

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label = "AI occupational exposure"
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scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

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