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?

31%

#32 / 633

Copy 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
Spelling, agreement and consistency. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	52%	+9.4
Style, repetition and sentence rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Queries to the author, grey areas and the house style. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Second proofs, PDF and last-minute typos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Deadlines with publisher, layout and translation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Judgement, not over-rewriting, and the typo that remains. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		31%

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