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Can AI do the work of a Translator?
Today an AI can already do 52% of this job. Literary or close legal translation still needs someone willing to stand behind every word.
It does not estimate how many people will be out of work.
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IS WORK OVER?
Translator
52%↓
AI or a robot can already do 52% of this job.
#1 / 103
View rankingTranslator
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible. | 14% | 72% | +10.1 |
| Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary. | 11% | 72% | +7.9 |
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
| Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions. | 8% | 72% | +5.8 |
| Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy. | 7% | 72% | +5 |
| Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience. | 7% | 72% | +5 |
| Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary. | 7% | 72% | +5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 52% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 54% · Estimate 46% · Confidence: Medium
Skills this job uses
- translate texts
- interpret
- proofread translations
- information confidentiality
- spelling
- office software
- grammar
- speak different languages
- master language rules
- develop a translation strategy
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3091.00· ESCO/ISCO 2643
IS WORK OVER?
Data analyst
40%
#5 / 103
View rankingData analyst
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 55% | +7.7 |
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 40% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- analyse data
- models
- dashboards
- python
- information structure
- data warehouse
- database
- web programming
- ICT security legislation
- business process modelling
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.01· ESCO/ISCO 2521