Automation index

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

A briefing and a poll cross come earlier. Understanding an electorate does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

25%

AI can already do 25% of this job.

#249 / 633

Political scientist

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
Briefings, polls and situation notes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Data, press archive and comparison. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Advise, debate and not sell smoke. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Field, interviews and observation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Teaching, papers and outreach. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Not confusing a headline with a country. 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

IS WORK OVER?

24%

#272 / 633

Intercultural mediator

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
Translate forms, appointments and what the paper says. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Go with them to the desk, the doctor and the school. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Mediate the cultural clash and the misunderstanding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Reports, networks and reception resources. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
The family, the child and what you cannot impose. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Trust, and not speaking over anyone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		24%

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