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?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#167 / 623

Linguist

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Field, the speaker and the one who will not. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Report, the variety and not dismissing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Teach, the standard and not humiliating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The job, the rush and not faking the figure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Describe, and not over-prescribing. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

33%

#24 / 623

Warehouse operator

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
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	19%	55%	+10.5
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	28%	+4.2
Sort cargo before loading and unloading. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	28%	+3.4
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	4%	28%	+1.1
Total	100%		33%

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