Automation index

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

A sole quote comes earlier. Stitching, sticking and not coming off on day three do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#559 / 643

Cobbler

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
Diagnose, sole and the quote. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Stitch, stick and the heel that goes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Last, the fit and the one that pinches. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Colour, cream and the pair that does not match. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The client, the dance and not cutting the vamp. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it does not come off, and not leaving a lame heel. 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

IS WORK OVER?

31%

#32 / 643

Copy editor

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
Spelling, agreement and consistency. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains. 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