Automation index

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

Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

14%

AI can already do 14% of this job.

#109 / 113

Surgeon

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
Notes and planning Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	35%	+7
Imaging and prep Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	25%	+3.8
Operating theatre Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	50%	4%	+2
Call and consent Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	8%	+1.2
Total	100%		14%

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

IS WORK OVER?

16%

#103 / 113

Butcher

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
Slaughterhouse orders, traceability and labels. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Break down, bone and prep. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Counter, custom cuts and advice. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	10%	+1.8
Till, offers and waste. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Hygiene, cold room and sharpening. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Prepared: burger, marinade, sausage. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		16%

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