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?

26%

#198 / 643

Librarian

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
Catalogue, index and describe holdings. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	48%	+9.6
Guides, searches and reference answers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Floor desk and reading mediation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	15%	+2.7
Programme clubs, visits and training. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Preserve, digitise and decide what is bought. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Library policy and use conflicts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

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