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AI Time Estimates for Research Tasks

Research used to mean hours of reading. Compare how long modern research and summarization tasks take for analysts, agencies, and AI.

research poor

Evaluate a suspicious mole on a patient's back for possible melanoma via visual inspection and palpation

3.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 32 views →
research good

Analyze a 10,000-row CSV of customer transactions to surface spending patterns, seasonal trends, and high-value segments with actionable business insights.

55 hrs/wk @ 10× 32 views →
research poor

Conduct a live user research interview with an off-script, difficult-to-manage participant, requiring real-time empathy, active listening, and adaptive questioning to keep the session productive.

5 hrs/wk @ 10× 32 views →
research excellent

Create a detailed 2-week meal plan accommodating gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian dietary restrictions, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks with balanced nutrition.

24.2 hrs/wk @ 10× 30 views →
research partial

Diagnosing recurring stomach pain in a child and deciding on specialist referral — a medical triage and decision-making task involving symptom tracking, differential considerations, and care navigation.

3.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 30 views →
research good

Extract and organize key information from 30 academic papers on ML bias into a structured, cross-referenced knowledge base

46.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 29 views →
research good

Analyze a CSV file of customer churn data to identify patterns and generate insights about which user segments are most likely to leave

26 hrs/wk @ 10× 29 views →
research excellent

Extract structured fields (company name, funding amount, industry, location) from 50 unstructured startup funding news articles into a structured dataset

27.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 29 views →
research excellent

Build a detailed 5-day Barcelona travel itinerary covering restaurant picks, historical landmarks, transport logistics, and day-by-day scheduling.

55 hrs/wk @ 10× 29 views →
research partial

Diagnose the root cause of recurring chronic lower back pain that has not resolved with physical therapy, requiring clinical assessment, history review, imaging interpretation, and differential diagnosis.

7.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 28 views →
research poor

Diagnose the cause of worsening persistent migraines following a new medication, requiring clinical history review, differential analysis, and treatment adjustment recommendations.

7.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 28 views →
research poor

Assess a skin mole visually and by touch to determine whether it is melanoma or a benign lesion

0 hrs/wk @ 10× 28 views →
research partial

Assess a child's persistent cough to determine if it is allergy-related, asthma-related, or a sign of something requiring urgent medical care — a clinical diagnostic judgment task.

3.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 27 views →
research poor

Diagnose worsening chronic migraines and recommend treatment options for a patient

8 hrs/wk @ 10× 27 views →
research good

Create a comprehensive research brief on competitive pricing strategies used by the top 5 project management SaaS companies

42.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 27 views →
research excellent

Create a week-long detailed meal plan with recipes and a corresponding shopping list tailored for celiac disease (strict gluten-free) and dairy intolerance, within a $200 weekly budget.

15 hrs/wk @ 10× 26 views →
research good

Draft a detailed research memo on the current state of AI regulation across the EU, UK, and US, with policy recommendations covering key legislative frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, and strategic guidance.

108 hrs/wk @ 10× 26 views →
research partial

Diagnose the cause of a grinding noise when turning left on a 1987 Toyota Camry and provide repair recommendations. Likely causes include worn CV joints, bad wheel bearings, brake issues, or steering components.

16 hrs/wk @ 10× 26 views →
research excellent

Create a weekly meal plan for a family of four with celiac disease and dairy intolerance constraints, staying within a $150/week grocery budget.

15 hrs/wk @ 10× 26 views →
research good

Research and analyze pricing strategies for 15 competing cloud storage solutions, then synthesize findings into a structured comparative analysis matrix covering pricing tiers, feature sets, and positioning.

35 hrs/wk @ 10× 26 views →