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?

25%

#223 / 623

Winemaker

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
Lab work, densities and fermentation control. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Tasting, blending and the call on the vintage. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Vineyard, ripeness and when to pick. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Ageing, barrel, filtration and bottling. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Cellar, records and the board’s visit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Signing the vintage and owning the bottle. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

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