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?

18%

#592 / 643

Sound technician

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Mix, mic and not let it feed back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Stage, in-ears and quick changes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Artist, director and production. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Cables, spares and strike. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not leaving a gig mute. Estimate No 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