A Grim Job Outlook Meets a Scrappy Workforce as Administrative Assistants Harness AI
Administrative professionals say adapting is a key part of their day-to-day.
July 2, 2026 (AP) – With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of their workload with a tap.
Employment projection data offers a grim outlook for the women-dominated profession that may be particularly vulnerable to AI-induced job displacement compared to the broader workforce. But some admins are embracing the technology — and even using it as a tool to get ahead.
