Automation index

How much of a TV presenter’s job can AI already do?

A teleprompter and a briefing write themselves. Holding a live show when the guest collapses does not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#572 / 683

TV presenter

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
Prep script, guest sheets and rundown. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	38%	+6.8
Social promo and pre-taped pieces. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Host the live show or the recording. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Improvise, cut and save a gag. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Rehearse with gallery and floor. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Public image, interviews and personal brand. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		19%

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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#397 / 683

History 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
Topic, sources and the outline. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Classroom, the debate and the one who drops the cliché. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Exam, the argument and not rewarding the crib. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Trip, the museum and getting them to actually look. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The family, the politics and not indoctrinating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That they know why it happened, and not just the date. 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