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.

#524 / 633

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?

31%

#31 / 633

Cartographer

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
Sources, OSM, satellite and generalisation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Symbology, type and visual hierarchy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Projections, scales and getting the heights right. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Review with the client, the field and the lie in the data. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Print maps, web maps and updates. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Credit, metadata and owning the map. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		31%

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