Automation index
How much of a Sound technician’s job can AI already do?
A patch and a check come earlier. Hearing it, and no feedback, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sound technician
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#592 / 643
View rankingSound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Patch, rider and a first check.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mix, mic and not let it feed back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Stage, in-ears and quick changes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Artist, director and production.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cables, spares and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a gig mute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Patch, rider and a first check
- Mix, mic and not let it feed back
- Stage, in-ears and quick changes
- Artist, director and production
- Cables, spares and strike
- Not leaving a gig mute
- tecnico de sonido
- sonidista
- sound technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4014.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521
IS WORK OVER?
QA tester
38%
#11 / 643
View rankingQA tester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 55% | +6.1 |
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- internal risk management policy
- ICT quality policy
- software anomalies
- levels of software testing
- quality standards
- quality assurance methodologies
- ICT process quality models
- set quality assurance objectives
- ensure continuous preparedness for audits
- comply with legal regulations
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1253.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519