Automation index

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

A curve fit and a first paper come earlier. Designing the experiment, and believing the datum, 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.

#98 / 623

Physicist

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
Simulate, fit and reduce data. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	50%	+11
Draft papers, posters and proposals. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Design the experiment and the apparatus. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Measure in the lab or in the field. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Argue with the group and peer-review. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Win machine time and funding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		28%

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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

#286 / 623

Allergist

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
Read IgE, prick tests and the reaction history. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Skin tests, challenges and immunotherapy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Avoidance, adrenaline and allergic asthma. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Clinic for children, mites and the one who cannot eat. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Letters for school, canteen and the plane. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Anaphylaxis, on-call and owning the vaccine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		23%

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