Automation index
How much of a Copy editor’s job can AI already do?
A checker and a first pass come earlier. Keeping the author’s voice and not inserting a typo do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Copy editor
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#32 / 623
View rankingCopy editor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Spelling, agreement and consistency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- copy-edit
- spelling and punctuation
- unify style
- catch typos
- house style
- second proofs
- author queries
- avoid over-editing
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2641
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#592 / 623
View rankingCaregiver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322