In an analysis that investigated and built upon several recent studies on the topic, researchers found that about half of jobs are at risk, with automation targeting low-wage, low-skilled positions in particular. In an analysis that investigated and built upon several recent studies on the topic, researchers found that about half of jobs are at risk, with automation targeting low-wage, low-skilled positions in particular. In the new study, the researchers from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University compared the threat of offshoring and automation in the United States, revealing which jobs and regions in the country are most at risk. In the new study, the researchers from Ball State University compared the threat of offshoring and automation in the United States, revealing which jobs and regions in the country are most at risk.