Automation index
How much of a Translator’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already do 52% of this job. Literary or close legal translation still needs someone willing to stand behind every word.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Translator
52%↓
AI can already do 52% of this job.
#1 / 623
View rankingTranslator
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 52% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 54% · Estimate: 46% · Confidence: Medium
Skills and activities
- 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
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Taxi driver
18%
#570 / 623
View rankingTaxi driver
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Navigate, take payment and log shifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Find the passenger and read the city.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Drive safely in all kinds of traffic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Care, luggage and passenger languages.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Car maintenance and shifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Licences, radio and zone knowledge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Navigate, take payment and log shifts
- Find the passenger and read the city
- Drive safely in all kinds of traffic
- Care, luggage and passenger languages
- Car maintenance and shifts
- Licences, radio and zone knowledge
- taxista
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3054.00· ESCO/ISCO 8322