Artificial intelligence may transform the global job market, but more than 120 occupations across 13 industries are expected to remain heavily dependent on human workers, according to a report by freelancing platform Upwork.

The report identifies healthcare, education, skilled trades, emergency services and creative professions among the sectors where AI is unlikely to completely replace human expertise.

Some of the occupations on the list include doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, teachers, firefighters, electricians, plumbers, veterinarians, journalists and artists.

These professions involve responsibilities that require human judgment, emotional intelligence, creativity and practical experience. Many also require workers to respond to unpredictable situations that automated systems cannot independently manage.

Upwork also highlighted legal services, social work, environmental professions, leadership, sports and culinary occupations as areas where human involvement will continue to matter.

However, the report does not suggest that these jobs will remain unaffected by AI. Instead, the technology could help professionals automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency and concentrate on more complex responsibilities.

The findings suggest that workers who combine their professional expertise with AI-related skills could be better positioned to benefit from changes in the employment market.