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AI may spark a new era of progress, but that depends on more than just the tech Artificial intelligence is set to have huge impacts on economies and our lives, but exactly how it will change the world will depend on much more than just the tech. Historian and economist Carl-Benedikt Frey, author of "How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations", says innovation and institutions will be key to whether AI delivers on its promise. Related podcasts: Agenda Dialogues: Progress is not inevitable: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues/episodes/progress-is-not-inevitable-carl-benedikt-frey The day after AGI: Two 'rock stars' of AI on what it will mean for humanity: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/ai-agi-dario-amodei-demis-hassabis/ Top global risks in 2026 and how the Davos 'spirit of dialogue' can help us face them: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/global-risks-report-2026/ What is physical AI?: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/physical-ai-smart-robotics/ Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust, and build initiatives for cooperation and progress. Find out more below: World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  X ► https://twitter.com/wef TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum WhatsApp ► https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDcHBKGZNCihKxwiD0L Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #wef

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Learn what LinkedIn data reveals about AI, growth and workforce change AI adoption is accelerating globally at unprecedented pace, becoming a central driver of geopolitical influence and economic competitiveness. As AI moves from experimentation to deployment, competitive advantage is increasingly shaped not by who has developed the most advanced models, but by how effectively AI capabilities are adopted across firms, sectors and labour markets. Research by LinkedIn shows AI could unlock up to $6.6 trillion in productive capacity for businesses in the US, UK, France, Germany, and India if implemented across all work tasks. Yet AI adoption cannot happen in isolation. The rate of change is placing pressures on labour markets, exposing gaps in skills, learning systems and organizational readiness. Business leaders, academia and policymakers must work together to create more responsive labour markets, ensuring that the global workforce is equipped with the right skills to adapt as AI reshapes work. Coordinated action offers a competitive edge, enabling governments and employers to best match talent with economic opportunity and build a more productive, resilient and inclusive labour market. This exclusive event in partnership with LinkedIn brings together policymakers, leading business executives, academics and industry stakeholders to explore AI driven opportunities and challenges through the lens of new labour-market evidence. Interactive discussions, grounded in LinkedIn Economic Graph data and international comparisons, will chart a path forward for economic growth and competitiveness, underpinned by a dynamic, future-ready workforce and policy environment designed to thrive in the AI era. Discussion questions include: How is AI reshaping the world of work and what new jobs and skills are emerging from this transformation? Who is leading the charge in AI skills diffusion, and how can governments and businesses scale successful models? How is the UK best placed to position itself in the global AI race? What are its strengths and how can it gain a competitive edge over comparable competitors? What does policy, workforce and economic readiness look like in the AI era? As labour markets and skills evolve, what new thinking and solutions are needed to unlock productivity, strengthen resilience, and widen economic opportunity?

Speakers: Carl-Benedikt Frey, Ni Ying, Kian Katanforoosh, Li Xueying, Ayumi Moore Aok With an active population of over 1 billion, the Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of workforce transformation. As AI and emerging technologies reshape industries, the region has the opportunity to harness entrepreneurial talent, upskill its workers, boost productivity and advance regional mobility. How are leaders harnessing human capital and technological know-how to create a new working environment that balances innovation and worker well-being?

Carl Benedikt Frey: How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations SPEAKERS Carl Benedikt Frey Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute MODERATOR Agata Stremecka Four Reasons Foundation, CEO

How will progress end? In this event, Carl Benedikt Frey – one of the leading scholars of technology and the economy – will discuss his new book, How Progress Ends. To appreciate why we cannot depend on any AI-fueled great leap forward, Frey offers a remarkable and fascinating journey across the globe, spanning the past 1,000 years, to explain why some societies flourish and others fail in the wake of rapid technological change. Speaker: Dr Carl Benedikt Frey Discussants: Professor Jane Gingrich Professor Michael Storper Chair: Professor Neil Lee #Politics #Events #London Full details/attend: https://www.lse.ac.uk/events/how-progress-ends To turn on captions, go to the bottom-right of the video player and click the icon. Please note that this feature uses Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology, or machine generated transcription, and is not 100% accurate. Sign up for news about upcoming LSE Events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Events/signup

"If you take the top 10% of people in the U.S., they are now accounting for roughly 50% of consumer spending, which is extraordinary." AI & Work Associate Professor at Oxford Internet Institute Carl Frey on the K-shaped economy.

Todas las épocas de innovación tecnológica disruptiva han traído consigo profundos cambios sociales y en el mercado de trabajo. En la revolución que estamos viviendo en la actualidad debemos utilizar nuestro sistema educativo y de bienestar para ayudar a la población a adaptarse a estas nuevas tecnologías digitales, porque si no es así, no vamos a ser capaces de adaptarnos a esta transformación, y vamos a perder no sólo puestos de trabajo, sino la sociedad tal y como la conocemos. #enlighted #educación #inteligenciaartificial #ia #formación #innovación #habilidades #tecnología Más información en: https://www.enlighted.education

Carl Benedikt Frey, University of Oxford Oxford University economist Carl Benedikt Frey explores the puzzling disconnect between rapid technological advancement and stagnant economic growth. He begins his insightful DLD Munich presentation with a provocative thought experiment: if car manufacturing had advanced at the same rate as computing since 1982, a Rolls Royce would cost less than $3! So why isn’t the economy booming? Frey argues that while automation is beneficial, it offers diminishing returns. He illustrates this by comparing the automatic elevator (mere automation) to the telescope (enabling new possibilities). True progress, he suggests, lies in using technology to create entirely new industries and opportunities, not just automate existing ones. Watch the video to get insights about how AI can lower the barriers to innovation, the vital role of startups in driving job creation, and much more! #AI #Economics #Innovation #Productivity #DLD2025 #CarlBenediktFrey #FutureofWork #Automation #Startups #EconomicGrowth Discover inspiring talks from past DLD Conferences and catch the highlights on the this channel. Stay updated with thought leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and key moments from our events! For news, upcoming events and more interesting topics make sure to also visit: DLD Website: https://dld-conference.com DLD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dld-conference DLD on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dldconference/ DLD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dldconference DLD on Facebook: https://facebook.com/DLDconference/