Sector Intelligence Report
Technology AI Risk Index 2026
In the sector building the AI revolution, the nature of work is changing fastest. Software engineering is evolving from manual coding to system architecture, while data roles are shifting from reporting to novel model development and AI safety.
47%
Avg. Sector Risk
15
Roles Analysed
Sector Displacement Trends
AI-assisted coding and automated unit testing
Shift from Data Analysis to ML Engineering and AI Safety
Growth in Platform Engineering and Cloud Architecture
Commoditisation of routine frontend and CRUD development
Technology Risk Directory
Deep-dive analysis for all Technology sub-sectors.
Role Profile
Software Engineer
MEDIUM
Score: 45
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Data Analyst
HIGH
Score: 69
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Data Scientist
LOW
Score: 38
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Machine Learning Engineer
LOW
Score: 31
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Product Manager
LOW
Score: 38
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UX Designer
MEDIUM
Score: 44
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DevOps Engineer
LOW
Score: 36
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Cybersecurity Analyst
LOW
Score: 34
Role Profile
Cloud Architect
LOW
Score: 33
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Frontend Developer
MEDIUM
Score: 52
Role Profile
Backend Developer
MEDIUM
Score: 47
Role Profile
QA Engineer / Tester
HIGH
Score: 62
Role Profile
Technical Writer
HIGH
Score: 68
Role Profile
Systems Analyst
MEDIUM
Score: 58
Role Profile
Prompt Engineer
MEDIUM
Score: 55