Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Database administrator?
An explain plan and a backup script write. Recovering a corrupt database on a Sunday does not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Database administrator
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#48 / 103
View rankingDatabase administrator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuning, indexes and execution plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Backups, jobs and docs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Incidents, locks and restores.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Schema changes with development.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Permissions, audit and PII.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Capacity, cost and engine choice.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- Tuning, indexes and execution plans
- Backups, jobs and docs
- Incidents, locks and restores
- Schema changes with development
- Permissions, audit and PII
- Capacity, cost and engine choice
- dba
- administrador de base de datos
- oracle dba
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1242.00· ESCO/ISCO 2521
IS WORK OVER?
Journalist
30%
#41 / 103
View rankingJournalist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 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 pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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