Automation index
How much of a Data scientist’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already classify, reconcile, and prep a first close. The final call, and what goes to the tax office, still has a name on it.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Data scientist
40%
AI can already do 40% of this job.
#6 / 623
View rankingData scientist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 55% | +7.7 |
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 40% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- analyse data
- models
- dashboards
- python
- information structure
- data warehouse
- database
- web programming
- ICT security legislation
- business process modelling
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.01· ESCO/ISCO 2521
IS WORK OVER?
Career counsellor
29%
#66 / 623
View rankingCareer counsellor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Profile, test and the map of possible jobs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
CV, letter and the mock interview.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The session, the block and the one who believes nothing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Employers, placements and the bridge to a contract.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Public employment service, training and the calls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
That they show up, and not dropping the case.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- career guidance
- write CVs
- mock interviews
- job pathway
- refer to training
- broker employers
- employability tests
- accompany to interviews
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423