Automation index
How much of a Cardiac surgeon’s job can AI already do?
A bypass sketch comes earlier. Opening the chest and coming off pump do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cardiac surgeon
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#570 / 643
View rankingCardiac surgeon
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Indication, consent and the plan with cardiology.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Bypass, valve and pump time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Cannulate, protect the muscle and come off bypass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Cardiac ICU, bleeding and tamponade.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Follow-up, the wound and the family at the door.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
On-call, the infarct that does not wait, and the sign-off.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- coronary bypass
- valve surgery
- cardiopulmonary bypass
- open the chest
- cardiac ICU
- tamponade
- cannulate
- myocardial protection
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1241.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Journalist
30%
#52 / 643
View rankingJournalist
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write news
- interview
- check sources
- search engines
- scientific research methodology
- proofread text
- consult information sources
- read articles
- search databases
- develop professional network
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2642