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?

19%

#511 / 623

Neurosurgeon

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
Indicate, consent and the plan with neurology. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Craniotomy, spine and the tumour that bleeds. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Neuronavigation, monitoring and the margin. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Neuro ICU, pupils and raised pressure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Family, the deficit and rehab. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
On-call, the haematoma and signing go or no-go. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		19%

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