Carl Benedikt Frey

Dr. Carl Benedikt Frey is the Dieter Schwartz Associate Professor of AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute and a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work and the economic impact of technology. He is the Director of the Future of Work Programme at the Oxford Martin School. His research provides a crucial, long-term historical perspective on how automation and innovation fundamentally alter the workforce, economies, and societies.His seminal 2013 study, “The Future of Employment: How Susceptible Are Jobs to Computerization,” which estimated that 47% of jobs are at risk of automation, has been cited over 12,000 times and served as the foundational methodology for the Obama Administration’s Council of Economic Advisors and the World Bank. His book, The Technology Trap, examines the historical interplay between technological revolutions and social disruption, arguing that while innovation often causes short-term pain, it eventually leads to a more prosperous society.Dr. Frey’s newest work, How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Nations, was shortlisted for the prestigious FT / Schroders Business Book of the Year 2025. This book analyzes the delicate balance between innovation and bureaucracy, outlining key lessons for major nations on sustaining economic progress. He actively advises organizations including the G20, the OECD, and the European Commission, and is a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Frey translates his rigorous research into actionable insights on the most pressing issues of our time, from the Productivity Shift in labor markets to the rise of Populism and the future of Remote Work and Globalization. His commentary is featured in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Foreign Affairs. He equips corporate and government audiences with the strategic knowledge necessary to navigate the acceleration of AI while ensuring prosperity and stability.