AI exposure score

Models

Models score 23 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #609 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 14 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 2 on its own and 3 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

23/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #609of 923 jobs
US workers: 3,780BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $48,470a year
In real AI use: 1 of 14tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (14%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 3 (21%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 9 (64%)

Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Pose for artists and photographers, with or without clothes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about models and AI

Will AI replace models?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Models score 23 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #609 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 5 of the job's 14 tasks, 2 of them on its own, while 9 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which models tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers"; "Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments".

Which models tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Pose for artists and photographers, with or without clothes"; "Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs"; "Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 14 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as models, and what do they earn?

About 3,780 people in the US, with median pay of $48,470 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.