Automation index

Can AI do the work of a Barber?

The booking is already in an app. The fade, the straight-razor shave and the chair talk are not.

It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

12%

AI or a robot can already do 12% of this job.

#102 / 103

Barber

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Appointments, till and product stock. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	32%	+4.5
Cut and style consult with the client. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	28%	5%	+1.4
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	6%	+1.1
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	12%	10%	+1.2
Shop atmosphere and regulars. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	12%	14%	+1.7
Total	100%		12%

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

IS WORK OVER?

17%

#95 / 103

Actor

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Break down the text, mark and memorise. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	32%	+5.1
Self-tapes and casting materials. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	28%	+4.5
Perform on set, stage or in voice-over. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	6%	+1.3
Rehearse with director and cast. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	10%	+1.6
Care for body, voice and emotional continuity. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Promotion, agents and life between jobs. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	18%	+2.5
Total	100%		17%

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