Automation index

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

A symbolic calc and a bibliography come earlier. Seeing the pattern, and writing a proof that convinces, do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

28%

AI can already do 28% of this job.

#108 / 623

Mathematician

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
Symbolic calc, examples and paper search. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	52%	+11.4
Draft proofs and exposés. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	40%	+7.2
Find the argument and the counter-example. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	15%	+2.7
Lecture, teach and argue in seminar. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Peer-review and polish the writing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
Choose the problem that is worth years. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	16%	+1.9
Total	100%		28%

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

IS WORK OVER?

30%

#53 / 623

Hotel receptionist

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
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	55%	+3.9
Make and confirm reservations. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	7%	28%	+2
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	47%	28%	+13.2
Total	100%		30%

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