Automation index

Can AI do the work of a Surgeon?

Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.

It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

14%

AI or a robot can already do 14% of this job.

#99 / 103

Surgeon

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Notes and planning Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	35%	+7
Imaging and prep Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	15%	25%	+3.8
Operating theatre Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	50%	4%	+2
Call and consent Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	15%	8%	+1.2
Total	100%		14%

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

IS WORK OVER?

46%

#3 / 103

UX designer

Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.

Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.

Task	Share	AI	Adds
Flows and wireframes Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	35%	70%	+24.5
Tests and synthesis Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	25%	50%	+12.5
System and judgment Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	25%	25%	+6.3
Team workshops Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	15%	15%	+2.3
Total	100%		46%

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