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 / 713
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?
Red Cross volunteer
19%
#628 / 713
View rankingRed Cross volunteer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Post, the kit and the radio.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the one who drops and first aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Shelter, the night and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Emergency, command and not playing clinician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The professional, the line and not getting in the way.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get there, and not playing doctor.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Red Cross posts
- first aid
- shelters
- radio
- volunteer kit
- not play doctor
- emergencies
- nights
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 3412