During the pandemic (2019–22), the US labor market saw 8.6 million occupationalshifts, 50 percent more than in the previous three-year period. Most involved peopleleaving food services, in-person sales, and office support for different occupations.— By 2030, activities that account for up to 30 percent of hours currently worked acrossthe US economy could be automated—a trend accelerated by generative AI. However, wesee generative AI enhancing the way STEM, creative, and business and legal professionalswork rather than eliminating a significant number of jobs outright. Automation’s biggesteffects are likely to hit other job categories. Office support, customer service, and food service employment could continue to decline.