Will AI replace Tutors?

AI can do 76% of the work Tutors do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 5 of their 19 tasks, while 7 more are ready but barely used so far. Robots can technically handle 1 physical task. 6 still need a person.

AI is already doing this5 · 45% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.Mostly automated22% of time
  • Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.Mostly automated16% of time
  • Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.Mostly automated2% of time
  • Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.Mostly automated2% of time

AI could do this next7 · 31% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.8% of time
  • Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.6% of time
  • Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.4% of time
  • Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.4% of time
  • Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.4% of time
  • Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.4% of time
  • Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.2% of time

Robots can technically do this1 · 2% of time

Physical tasks that today's robots can perform in at least some settings. Robots are cost competitive for very few tasks so far, so this change moves slower.

  • Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.Robots: structured workplaces2% of time

Still needs a person6 · 22% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.6% of time
  • Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.4% of time
  • Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.4% of time
  • Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.4% of time
  • Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.2% of time
  • Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.2% of time

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. People in this job already use it heavily. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 5 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 7 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Keep an eye on the 1 physical task robots can technically do. Cost keeps most robots out of work today, so this shift is slower.
  • Build on the 6 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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