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Can AI do the work of a University professor?

A syllabus and a test come earlier. Supervising a thesis, examining, and holding a room do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

24%

AI or a robot can already do 24% of this job.

#85 / 103

University professor

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
Prep materials, tests and rubrics. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	45%	+9
Papers, grants and reviews. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	38%	+6.1
Teach and tutor. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	20%	12%	+2.4
Supervise theses and examine. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	15%	+2.4
Department meetings and academic admin. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	14%	+2
Actually research and choose the problem. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	16%	+2.2
Total	100%		24%

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

IS WORK OVER?

17%

#95 / 103

Actor

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
Break down the text, mark and memorise. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	32%	+5.1
Self-tapes and casting materials. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	28%	+4.5
Perform on set, stage or in voice-over. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	22%	6%	+1.3
Rehearse with director and cast. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	10%	+1.6
Care for body, voice and emotional continuity. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	16%	12%	+1.9
Promotion, agents and life between jobs. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	14%	18%	+2.5
Total	100%		17%

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