Automation index

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

A PCR comes earlier. Isolating the virus without contaminating the lab do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

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Virologist

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
PCR, cultures and the report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Isolate, biosafety and the one that breaks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Outbreak, sequence and the one that does not fit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Public health, the note and not delaying. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The clinician, the antiviral and not jumping. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Isolate, and not contaminating. 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

IS WORK OVER?

20%

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Skipper

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
Course, log and the day’s weather. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Helm, the sea and the harbour manoeuvre. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Crew, the novice and the one who is sick. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Breakdown, sail or engine and calling it in time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The client, the charter and not pushing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Whole into harbour, and not trusting the plotter alone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		20%

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