AI Researcher: Human Workers Do Far More Tasks Than Job Descriptions Admit
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-09-13
AI researcher Chris Paxton observes that human workers do far more tasks than advertised, even in highly bounded roles, across industries. The point highlights tacit knowledge as a hidden obstacle for AI automation.
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