JOB REPORT / 19-3094 · 14 TASKS
Political Scientists.
Can AI do the work of Political Scientists?
Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.
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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data
- Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy…
- Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions
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This job has 14 core tasks. We went through 13 of them, one at a time.
Task by task, from the work Political Scientists actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.
- TASK 01
Collect, analyze, and interpret data, such as election results and public opinion surveys, reporting on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
AI DOESCleans datasets, runs statistical analysis, spots patterns, and drafts report sections
YOU DOApply political judgment to decide what findings actually mean and what should be done
- TASK 02
Provide media commentary or criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
AI DOESSummarizes policy background, drafts talking points, and flags relevant data or precedents quickly
YOU DOBring your own credible voice, read the room, and make calls that require real political judgment
- TASK 03
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
AI DOESScans news feeds, summarizes policy documents, and flags relevant government decisions fast
YOU DODecide which policy shifts are truly significant and connect them to broader political patterns
- TASK 04
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
AI DOESScans news, data, and historical patterns to surface signals and draft trend summaries
YOU DOApply deep contextual knowledge and weigh factors no dataset fully captures
- TASK 05
Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
AI DOESPulls relevant research, summarizes policy outcomes, and drafts recommendation reports
YOU DOApply political judgment and own the final recommendation
- TASK 06
Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
AI DOESResearches policy backgrounds, drafts talking points, and summarizes complex issues
YOU DOBuild trusted relationships and make judgment calls in sensitive political conversations
- TASK 07
Advise political science students.
AI DOESDrafts course plans, answers common student questions, and summarizes degree requirements
YOU DOBuild trust, read the student's unique situation, and give career guidance that fits their life
- TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
AI DOESGenerates policy drafts and speech outlines quickly
YOU DOShape the vision and political strategy
About this analysis
41% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
- TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Identify issues for research and analysis.
AI DOESSuggests research topics from data patterns
YOU DOChoose which issues truly matter
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
- TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, or the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
AI DOESSummarizes policies and finds key patterns
YOU DOJudge what matters and why
About this analysis
27% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
- TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
AI DOESSearches sources and summarizes key findings quickly
YOU DOConnect dots and judge what theories hold
About this analysis
18% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
- TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Teach political science.
AI DOESCreates lesson plans and practice questions
YOU DOGuide discussions and spark critical thinking
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14% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
- TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
AI DOESDrafts sections, formats citations, creates visual summaries
YOU DOShape the story and defend conclusions
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0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
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