Automation index

How much of a Archaeologist’s job can AI already do?

A report and a sheet come earlier. Digging and not breaking the context do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

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Archaeologist

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
Sheets, drawing and the intervention report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Excavate, sieve and record units. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Authorities, developer and site deadlines. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Lab, dating and publication. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Store, conservation and outreach. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not losing a context by going too fast. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		22%

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

IS WORK OVER?

19%

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Potter

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
Clay, wheel and centring. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Pull, turn and the one that collapses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Dry, glaze and the kiln. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Order, the set and the colour that misses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The market, the piece and not opening too wide. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Survive the kiln, and not leaving a fat foot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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