Automation index
How much of a Crime scene technician’s job can AI already do?
A trace protocol comes earlier. Not contaminating the scene so it holds up in court do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Crime scene technician
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#315 / 633
View rankingCrime scene technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, photos and the scene sketch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Collect traces, prints and the DNA that gets walked on.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Chain of custody, labels and the lab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Report, reconstruction and the file.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dirty scene, the rush and the one who enters ungloved.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it holds in court, and not breaking the chain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- collect traces
- fingerprints
- chain of custody
- photograph scenes
- forensic DNA
- scene sketch
- police lab
- not contaminate
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-4092.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119
IS WORK OVER?
Journalist
30%
#52 / 633
View rankingJournalist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write news
- interview
- check sources
- search engines
- scientific research methodology
- proofread text
- consult information sources
- read articles
- search databases
- develop professional network
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2642