## Anthropic Economic Index: computer and maths tasks are about a third of Claude.ai chats and 46% of API traffic

`signal/anthropic-economic-index-2026` · World signal · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-01 · verified

Software work is where AI is used most and API use is mostly hands-off automation, while lab-heavy jobs like microbiology rank lower and radiology ranks higher on how much of the job AI covers.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| When | 2026-01 | verified |
| Where | global | verified |
| Direction | mixed | verified |
| Weight | matters | verified |
| Sectors | AI and work | verified |

Sources:
1. [Anthropic Economic Index report, January 2026](https://www.anthropic.com/research/anthropic-economic-index-january-2026-report)