Automation index
How much of a University professor’s job can AI already do?
A syllabus and a test come earlier. Supervising a thesis, examining, and holding a room do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#278 / 623
View rankingUniversity professor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310
IS WORK OVER?
Barista
28%
#84 / 623
View rankingBarista
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Receive and process customer payments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Clean service or seating areas.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- educate customers on tea varieties
- maintain relationship with customers
- greet guests
- handle customer complaints
- upsell products
- handover the service area
- set up the coffee area
- maintain customer service
- work in a hospitality team
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-3023.01· ESCO/ISCO 5132