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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 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× 14 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× 13 views
research excellent

Analyze sentiment and categorize top complaint themes across 200 Zendesk customer support tickets, producing actionable insight into what customers are frustrated about.

37.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 13 views
research poor

Visually inspect and assess a skin mole for signs of malignancy (e.g., using ABCDE criteria). This is a medical diagnostic task that cannot be reliably completed by non-clinicians, AI, or any non-dermatology professional without examination tools and clinical training.

0.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 12 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× 12 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× 11 views
research good

Produce a comprehensive competitive landscape report on AI chatbot vendors covering pricing, features, and market positioning

55 hrs/wk @ 10× 11 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× 10 views
research good

Produce a structured research brief covering the competitive landscape of fintech payment processors, including market leaders, pricing models, and differentiation strategies.

28 hrs/wk @ 10× 10 views
research poor

Conduct a taste-test of three experimental hot sauce formulas and provide structured feedback on heat level, flavor balance, and market appeal for product development purposes.

5 hrs/wk @ 10× 10 views
research poor

Conduct a structured taste-test of three experimental coffee blends, documenting detailed sensory attributes (aroma, acidity, body, flavor notes, finish) to provide actionable feedback for a coffee roaster's recipe refinement process.

5 hrs/wk @ 10× 10 views
research poor

Diagnose worsening chronic migraines and recommend treatment options for a patient

8 hrs/wk @ 10× 10 views
research partial

Diagnose why a toddler refuses vegetables and develop and implement an evidence-based feeding strategy, including identifying root causes (sensory, behavioral, developmental) and applying practical mealtime interventions.

7.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 10 views
research poor

Conduct a structured taste-test of three experimental craft beers and deliver detailed sensory feedback to help a brewery refine recipes. Involves evaluating aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, aftertaste, and overall balance with enough specificity to be actionable for brewers.

3.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 7 views
research excellent

Analyze a 50,000-row e-commerce transaction CSV to surface seasonal trends, high-value customer segments, and product performance metrics with actionable insights.

75 hrs/wk @ 10× 7 views
research poor

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

3.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 6 views
research partial

Assess whether a friend's romantic relationship is healthy or toxic by observing and interpreting subtle behavioral cues during a dinner conversation — a deeply interpersonal, judgment-intensive task requiring emotional intelligence, contextual knowledge, and relational trust.

7.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 6 views
research good

Create a two-week gluten-free, high-protein meal plan with recipes under $8/serving and 30-minute prep time

15 hrs/wk @ 10× 6 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× 5 views
research partial

Assess a toddler's persistent crying to identify likely causes and determine whether a medical consultation is warranted.

5.5 hrs/wk @ 10× 5 views