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?
Political scientist
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#249 / 623
View rankingPolitical scientist
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Data, press archive and comparison.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Advise, debate and not sell smoke.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Field, interviews and observation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Teaching, papers and outreach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not confusing a headline with a country.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Briefings, polls and situation notes
- Data, press archive and comparison
- Advise, debate and not sell smoke
- Field, interviews and observation
- Teaching, papers and outreach
- Not confusing a headline with a country
- politologo
- political scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3094.00· ESCO/ISCO 2633
IS WORK OVER?
Lab technician
37%
#14 / 623
View rankingLab technician
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- techniques of blood-sampling
- microbiology-bacteriology
- laboratory techniques
- blood type classification
- perform laboratory tests
- transport blood samples
- archive healthcare users' records
- mix chemicals
- record test data
- maintain laboratory equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212