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How a disc jockey can use AI, task by task

O*NET 27-2091.00: Disc Jockeys, Except Radio19 tasksJob Zone 2: Some preparation

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: DJ (Disk Jockey), MC (Master of Ceremonies), Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ), Wedding Disc Jockey (Wedding DJ).

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 24%AI-assist 36%Stays human 40%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 5 AI-ready, 6 AI-assist and 8 human-led tasks out of 19. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🗓 Start here on Monday

The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

  1. Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.Crunch the numbers · Daily
  2. Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.Look into it · Daily
  3. Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.Look into it · Weekly

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.Hands-on work · Daily
  2. Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.Watch & inspect · Weekly
  3. Assemble audio and video equipment.Hands-on work · Weekly

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 5

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.

Weekly

AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Tool or topic: [software, method]
My level: [beginner, intermediate]

Teach me in 5 short lessons with exercises, then quiz me. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

10-minute exercise: Learn a new tool

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Tool or topic] and [My level] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the tool on a real task.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain current knowledge related to work activities..

Develop written contracts for bookings.

Weekly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to develop written contracts for bookings.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Deal: [booking, rental, sale]
Terms: [parties' roles, price, dates, payment, cancellation]

Draft a clear contract with standard sections and blanks to fill. Flag clauses that need legal review.

10-minute exercise: Contract draft

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop written contracts (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Deal] and [Terms] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Have anything unusual reviewed by a lawyer before signing. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare sales or other contracts..

Organize music libraries or playlists.

Weekly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to organize music libraries or playlists.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Records: [paper, electronic]
Users: [describe]

Draft a filing structure and naming rules. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Filing system

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you organize music libraries or playlists (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Records] and [Users] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain records, documents, or other files..

Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.

Weekly

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel.
Service or sale: [what was provided]
Details: [items, rates, quantities, taxes]

Create an itemized invoice or account entry with totals. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Invoice or charge entry

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you create itemized invoices (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Service or sale] and [Details] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the total and tax before sending. Recompute every total yourself.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Record sales or transactions data..

Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.

Monthly

AI drafts pitches and outreach.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 69% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

Show prompt & steps

AI drafts pitches, product descriptions, outreach and promotional copy fast, and helps you tailor each one.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
What to promote: [activity, organization]
Audience: [describe]

Draft a promotion message and talking points. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Promotion message

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you advertise services.
Step 2Fill in [What to promote] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Promote products, activities, or organizations..

AI can help you prep these 6

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.

Daily

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Project: [describe]
Inputs: [tasks, rates, materials]

Build an estimate table with assumptions and formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Time and cost estimate

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you adhere to schedules (today).
Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Inputs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects..

Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.

Daily

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Project or problem: [describe]
Objectives: [goals]

List resources, staff and funding needed. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Resource needs

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood (today).
Step 2Fill in [Project or problem] and [Objectives] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Open two of the sources it gives and confirm the key claim before you use it.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Select resources needed to accomplish tasks..

Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Project or problem: [describe]
Objectives: [goals]

List resources, staff and funding needed. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Resource needs

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you create tailored playlists (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Project or problem] and [Objectives] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Open two of the sources it gives and confirm the key claim before you use it.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Select resources needed to accomplish tasks..

Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.

Weekly

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Project: [design, craft, presentation]
What I need to know: [goals, budget, audience, constraints]

Write brief-taking questions and a summary template. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Client brief interview

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you communicate with clients or venue owners (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Project] and [What I need to know] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Read the summary back to the client to confirm.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Confer with clients to determine needs..

Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.

Weekly

AI gives you a first-pass summary; you still read the key parts.

Show prompt & steps

AI can pull out the key points and questions to look for. Use it as a first pass, then look closely yourself.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Event: [type of event, audience, venue rules]
Tracks or recordings: [list titles and artists]

Flag any track that may not suit this audience (explicit lyrics, themes, length, energy), suggest a running order, and list what I should listen for in each before playing it.

10-minute exercise: Pre-check recordings for an event

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you listen to music (this week).
Step 2Describe the crowd in [Event] and paste the list into [Tracks or recordings].
Step 3Listen to every flagged track yourself. AI can't hear the audio, so trust your ears on the final call.

Remove names and private details before pasting, and check your employer's rules on what you can share with AI tools.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Review audio or video recordings.. Also involves: Select resources needed to accomplish tasks..

Accept music requests from event guests.

Daily

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 62% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to accept music requests from event guests.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Questions: [requests, machine functions]
Facts: [policies]

Write quick answers. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Inquiry answers

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you accept music requests (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Questions] and [Facts] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the answers you'd actually use and tweak each one the first time you send it.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Respond to customer inquiries..

These stay human 8

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Dealing with the public: very important · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Standing: more than half the time · Using hands on tools and objects: more than half the time

Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Show: [broadcast, event, DJ set]
Console: [sound, lighting, video]

List pre-show checks, cue list and backup plan. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Console show prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate disc jockey controller and other equipment (today).
Step 2Fill in [Show] and [Console] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run a full cue-to-cue check before doors.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video..

Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.

Weekly

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
System: [describe]
Requirements: [performance targets]

Draft a test plan with conditions, measurements and pass criteria. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Performance test plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct sound checks (this week).
Step 2Fill in [System] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment..

Assemble audio and video equipment.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to assemble audio and video equipment.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Equipment: [audio, video, systems]
Components: [list]

List assembly and wiring checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Electrical equipment assembly

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assemble audio and video equipment (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Components] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assemble electrical or electronic equipment..

Collect payments from customers.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to collect payments from customers.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Setting: [tour, event]
Methods: [cash, card]

List steps and records. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Fare or fee collection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collect payments (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Setting] and [Methods] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect fares or payment from customers..

Mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Set or show: [event, broadcast]
Inputs: [channels, sources]

Make a channel list, levels plan and pre-show check. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Mix prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you mix, cut, or sample recorded music (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Set or show] and [Inputs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Mix sound inputs.. Also involves: Edit audio or video recordings..

Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.

Weekly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Event: [party, show]
Audience: [describe]

Plan games and hosting lines. Then play a guest. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Crowd games plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you encourage guests (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Conduct amusement or gaming activities..

Operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Show: [broadcast, event, DJ set]
Console: [sound, lighting, video]

List pre-show checks, cue list and backup plan. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Console show prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate visual effects equipment (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Show] and [Console] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run a full cue-to-cue check before doors.

Importance 3.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video..

Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.

Monthly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Event: [party, show]
Audience: [describe]

Plan games and hosting lines. Then play a guest. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Crowd games plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you lead party games.
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 3.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Conduct amusement or gaming activities..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Operations Monitoringimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Operation and Controlimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Monitoringimportance 3.2/5
    Used in: Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Quality Control Analysisimportance 2.6/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Active Listeningimportance 3.2/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Writingimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Documenting/Recording Information

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New tasks appearing in this job

O*NET has started tracking 1 new or updated task here: 1 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 0 stays human. They have no worker ratings yet, so they aren't counted in the bar above.

Write announcement scripts for events.

New in O*NET

AI generates ideas and first drafts to choose from.

Show prompt & steps

AI is a brainstorming partner and first-draft machine for copy, concepts and variations. Your taste and judgment pick the winner.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a disc jockey. Part of my job is to write announcement scripts for events.

Context: We use Avid Technology Pro Tools and Adobe Audition; the work draws on sales and marketing, computers and electronics and communications and media.
Piece: [drama, comedy, announcement, narration]
Audience and length: [describe]

Generate 10 premises or openings, then draft the strongest 2. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Script or creative piece

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write announcement scripts.
Step 2Fill in [Piece] and [Audience and length] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Make it yours: rewrite the best one in your own style.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

New O*NET task (08/2026). O*NET hasn't linked it to work activities yet, so it was labelled by hand.

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