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Based on 36 assessments

28% Moderate risk

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

Raw potential
55%
Realistic risk
28%
Research benchmark ?
25%

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

Distribution across 36 profiles. Middle half of Judges score between 25% and 31%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 22%
34% · p90
On-screen work 47%

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

In-person + screen 20%

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 33%

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

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

Task Time Type Exposure
Writing detailed legal opinions or judgments that explain the reasoning behind decisions, which may set precedents or guide future cases
deep expertise
23% DD 32%
Evaluating evidence presented during trials, including witness testimonies, physical evidence, and expert opinions, to determine its relevance and credibility
deep expertise social element
23% AD 14%
Presiding over court hearings, listening to arguments from prosecution and defense, and ensuring procedural rules are followed
deep expertise
21% AA 5%
Mediating disputes between parties in pre-trial conferences or settlement discussions to encourage resolution without a full trial
deep expertise
8% AA 0%
Reviewing legal documents and case files to understand the facts, charges, and applicable laws before court proceedings
7% DD 64%
Deliberating on legal matters and rendering decisions, such as verdicts in criminal cases or rulings in civil disputes, based on interpretation of the law and evidence
deep expertise
7% DD 38%
Interacting with court staff, lawyers, and other stakeholders to coordinate case schedules, address administrative issues, or clarify procedural matters
deep expertise social element
7% AD 13%
Staying updated on changes in laws, legal precedents, and judicial procedures through continuous education, reading legal journals, or attending seminars
deep expertise
0% AD 18%

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