Automation index
How much of a Linguist’s job can AI already do?
A corpus comes earlier. Describing the language without over-prescribing do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Linguist
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#167 / 623
View rankingLinguist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Corpus, glosses and the analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Field, the speaker and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Report, the variety and not dismissing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Teach, the standard and not humiliating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The job, the rush and not faking the figure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Describe, and not over-prescribing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- corpus
- glosses
- varieties
- speakers
- the standard
- linguistic fieldwork
- analysis
- not over-prescribe
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3099.00· ESCO/ISCO 2643
IS WORK OVER?
Lawyer
31%
#28 / 623
View rankingLawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise legal assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- advise clients
- draft contracts
- litigate
- interpret law
- legal case management
- court procedures
- compile legal documents
- negotiate in legal cases
- protect client interests
- analyse legal evidence
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611