Automation index

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

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

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

12%

AI can already do 12% of this job.

#642 / 643

Barber

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
Appointments, till and product stock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	32%	+4.5
Cut and style consult with the client. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	28%	5%	+1.4
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	6%	+1.1
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	10%	+1.2
Shop atmosphere and regulars. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	14%	+1.7
Total	100%		12%

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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

#306 / 643

Home-automation installer

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
Diagram, buses and scene programming. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Wire, sensors and the switch that does not answer. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Integrate lights, climate and the client app. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Train, guest mode and the one who breaks it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The lived-in house and not leaving it dark. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That it obeys, and not needing the cloud for a switch. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		23%

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