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Based on 35 assessments

32% Moderate risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Geologist profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
61%
Realistic risk
32%
Research benchmark ?
48%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 35 profiles. Middle half of Geologists score between 30% and 35%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 26%
38% · p90
On-screen work 47%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 35%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 19%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Geologist, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Collecting rock, soil, or sediment samples from field sites for laboratory analysis
31% AA 0%
Analyzing geological data (e.g., seismic surveys, well logs, or satellite imagery) using specialized software to identify patterns or resources
22% DD 56%
Conducting field surveys to map geological formations, faults, or mineral deposits using tools like GPS, drones, or geophysical instruments
13% AD 21%
Writing reports or presentations summarizing findings, including recommendations for exploration, risk assessment, or environmental impact
deep expertise social element
12% DD 31%
Staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, or regulatory changes through research, conferences, or training
deep expertise social element
12% AD 17%
Collaborating with engineers, environmental scientists, or policymakers to interpret data and plan projects (e.g., mining, construction, or hazard mitigation)
deep expertise
5% AD 12%
Reviewing and validating data from lab tests (e.g., core samples, chemical analyses) to confirm geological interpretations
1% DD 64%

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