Automation index

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

A rundown and a clip come earlier. Filling the air when the line drops does not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#347 / 633

Radio host

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
Rundown, clips and a first script. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
On air, interviews and a silence that weighs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Guests, producer and real time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Edit, podcast and the show’s socials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Voice, shifts and not going blank. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not saying something you cannot take back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		22%

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

IS WORK OVER?

28%

#86 / 633

Waiter

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
Collect payments from customers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take action to correct any problems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	6%	28%	+1.7
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Inform customers of daily specials. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	5%	28%	+1.4
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	58%	28%	+16.2
Total	100%		28%

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