Automation index

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

OSM and a generalisation come earlier. A map that reads, and does not lie, do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

31%

AI can already do 31% of this job.

#31 / 623

Cartographer

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
Sources, OSM, satellite and generalisation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Symbology, type and visual hierarchy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Projections, scales and getting the heights right. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Review with the client, the field and the lie in the data. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Print maps, web maps and updates. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Credit, metadata and owning the map. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		31%

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

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#97 / 623

SEM specialist

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
Campaigns, keywords and Quality Score. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Landing, tracking and the conversion that misses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
The client who wants more clicks for less. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Reports, copy and the ad A/B. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Legal, brands and the claim you cannot make. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Spend on buyers, and not inflating impressions. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		28%

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