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 / 673

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?

22%

#390 / 673

History teacher

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
Topic, sources and the outline. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Classroom, the debate and the one who drops the cliché. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Exam, the argument and not rewarding the crib. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Trip, the museum and getting them to actually look. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The family, the politics and not indoctrinating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That they know why it happened, and not just the date. 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