Automation index

How much of a Game designer’s job can AI already do?

A GDD and an economy table come earlier. Playing it until it hurts, and cutting a system, do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

26%

AI can already do 26% of this job.

#199 / 633

Game designer

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
GDD, flows and economy tables. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	48%	+10.6
Leveling, quests and tutorial copy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Playtest, telemetry and reading frustration. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Align art, engineering and production. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	15%	+2.4
Cut systems and defend the feel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Decide what the game is, and is not. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#86 / 633

Waiter

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
Collect payments from customers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Inform customers of daily specials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	58%	28%	+16.2
Total	100%		28%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low