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

A switchboard comes earlier. Putting the call through without hanging up on the one who waits do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

27%

AI can already do 27% of this job.

#197 / 673

Switchboard operator

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
Board, destinations and the shift. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
The call, the one who is out and the message. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Emergencies, the anger and not losing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Directory, changes and not putting through wrong. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The peak, the queues and not hanging up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Put it through, and not hanging up on the one who waits. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#392 / 673

Maths teacher

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
Plan, the worksheet and the typical error. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Board, the silence and the one who is lost. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Exam, the markscheme and not giving the pass away. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Resit, the one who quits and not leaving them. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The family, 'I was bad at it too', and not shutting the door. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That they understand, and not copying the answer. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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