Automation index

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

A slice protocol comes earlier. Finding the fetus and not saying too much do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

20%

AI can already do 20% of this job.

#470 / 633

Sonographer

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
Protocols, IDs and worklists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Scan, measure and capture slices. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	12%	+2.6
Calm, explain and not jump a diagnosis. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Brief the radiologist and archive the study. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Probes, gel and kit maintenance. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Pregnancy, bad news and shoulder ergonomics. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		20%

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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#220 / 633

Book editor

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
Readers’ reports, selection and rejection. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Work the text with the author: structure and tone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
P&L, advances, contracts and the schedule. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coordinate copy-edit, layout, cover and press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
List, bookshops and the life of the title. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The editorial bet and owning the book. 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