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?
Insurance agent
33%
#23 / 623
View rankingInsurance agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Calculate premiums and establish payment method.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 31% | 28% | +8.7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- insurance law
- sales promotion techniques
- principles of insurance
- actuarial science
- claims procedures
- types of insurance
- calculate insurance rate
- protect client interests
- analyse insurance needs
- inform on insurance products
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3321