Automation index

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

A 3D model comes earlier. Getting the fossil out whole without breaking it do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#534 / 643

Palaeontologist

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
Site, grid and the log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Dig, consolidate and the one that breaks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Lab, prep and the mould. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Report, the works and stopping in time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Theft, the permit and not hiding the piece. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Get it out whole, and not breaking it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#329 / 643

Botanist

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
Herbarium, keys and the specimen. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Field, the population and not collecting extra. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Survey, the habitat and the one that is lost. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Report, the works and the one who will not hear. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The glasshouse, the culture and not mixing labels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Identify, and not killing the population. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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