Automation index

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?

30%

#42 / 103

Hotel receptionist

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
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	55%	+3.9
Make and confirm reservations. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	7%	28%	+2
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests. Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	6%	28%	+1.7
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency). Estimate No public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method.	47%	28%	+13.2
Total	100%		30%

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