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.

#637 / 643

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?

19%

#492 / 643

Ship captain

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
Passage plan, weather and clearance. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Bridge, manoeuvre and people aboard. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Crew, watches and fatigue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Port, pilots and owner. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Safety, SOPEP and breakdowns. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not losing a ship or a person. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		19%

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