ISCO-08 7541
Underwater divers
6.6%
ADI · 381st of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–20.9
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 6.6% of the task time of underwater divers, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full6.6%
381st of 433 · interval 0.0–20.9
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time14.3%
363rd of 433 · interval 7.5–22.5
Evidence23
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 66.0%L1Augmentation · 27.4%L2Partial delegation · 6.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
23 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.Commercial Divers | 9.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.Commercial Divers | 8.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.Commercial Divers | 7.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.Commercial Divers | 6.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.Commercial Divers | 6.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or train other divers, including hobby divers.Commercial Divers | 5.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect the condition of underwater steel or wood structures.Commercial Divers | 4.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, or related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.Commercial Divers | 4.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair ships, bridge foundations, or other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.Commercial Divers | 4.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes or outflows, or underwater pipelines, cables, or sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.Commercial Divers | 4.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, inspect, clean, or repair piping or valves.Commercial Divers | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.Commercial Divers | 3.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.Commercial Divers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.Commercial Divers | 3.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set or guide placement of pilings or sandbags to provide support for structures, such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, or platforms.Commercial Divers | 3.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 8 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry out non-destructive testing, such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.Commercial Divers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, or cleanup operations.Commercial Divers | 3.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install pilings or footings for piers or bridges.Commercial Divers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove obstructions from strainers or marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic or power hand tools.Commercial Divers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform offshore oil or gas exploration or extraction duties, such as conducting underwater surveys or repairing and maintaining drilling rigs or platforms.Commercial Divers · supplemental task | 2.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove rubbish or pollution from the sea.Commercial Divers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Salvage wrecked ships or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools and explosive charges, when necessary.Commercial Divers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Drill holes in rock and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.Commercial Divers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 6.6% | 12 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.062 | 11 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.103 | 15 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 57 | 52 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0 | 4 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (75)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) 7543 | 38.0 | |
| Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters 7532 | 31.0 | |
| Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers 7544 | 30.0 | |
| Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified 7549 | 20.8 | |
| Wood treaters 7521 | 19.8 | |
| Cabinet-makers and related workers 7522 | 19.6 | |
| Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers 7512 | 19.0 | |
| Upholsterers and related workers 7534 | 18.7 | |
| Shotfirers and blasters 7542 | 14.9 | |
| Dairy-products makers 7513 | 13.9 | |
| Food and beverage tasters and graders 7515 | 7.9 | |
| Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers 7511 | 7.8 |
Dashed line: underwater divers (6.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Underwater divers (ISCO-08 7541), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7541
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Underwater divers (ISCO-08 7541)}
}Machine-readable
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