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Can AI do the work of a Judge?

Sorting the file and a first order come earlier. Sentencing a person, looking them in the eye, and signing do not.

It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI or a robot can already do 19% of this job.

#92 / 103

Judge

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
Read, index and summarise the case file. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	38%	+7.6
Draft routine orders and procedural rulings. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	32%	+5.1
Hearing, examination and adversarial argument. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	12%	+2.2
Weigh evidence, credibility and context. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	10%	+1.8
Write and reason the judgment. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Sign, own the decision and preside. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	12%	6%	+0.7
Total	100%		19%

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

IS WORK OVER?

17%

#96 / 103

Police officer

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 reports, complaints and duty logs. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	35%	+6.3
Search records, cameras and internal databases. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	30%	+4.2
Patrol, presence and deterrence on the street. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	8%	+1.4
Arrests, ID checks and use of force. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	18%	6%	+1.1
Victim support and conflict mediation. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	10%	+1.6
Testify in court and coordinate with prosecutors. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		17%

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