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How much of a Air traffic controller’s job can AI already do?

Labels and alerts already help. Separating two aircraft in fog, and talking to both, is not something you hand off.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

17%

AI can already do 17% of this job.

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Air traffic controller

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Plan sequences and read traffic forecasts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	32%	+5.8
Strips, tickets and inter-unit coordination. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Tactical control of aircraft on frequency. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	6%	+1.3
Resolve conflicts, radio failures and weather. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	10%	+1.6
Train and supervise a controller under instruction. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Reports, incidents and shift fatigue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Total	100%		17%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

30%

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Hotel receptionist

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	55%	+3.9
Make and confirm reservations. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	47%	28%	+13.2
Total	100%		30%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low