About
Dr. Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor at King’s College London’s Department of Political Economy and a Fellow in Economics at Oxford University. His work focuses on the societal and economic impacts of technology, particularly AI, on work and professions. He co-authored the influential book The Future of the Professions and authored A World Without Work, hailed as essential reading for policymakers. Previously, he served in senior policy roles in the UK Government, including positions in the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and 10 Downing Street.
Education: Kennedy Scholar at Harvard University.
Research interests include AI’s transformation of labor markets, policy responses to technological disruption, and the future of work. His TED Talk on the future of work has garnered over 1.5 million views. He actively contributes to debates on economic recovery post-pandemic and technological governance through events like 'Living Well with Technology: AI and the Future.'
Awards: His work has been praised by The New York Times as critical for future economic policy discussions.
Grants: Co-led a funded project analyzing the pandemic’s impact on labor markets in the UK and Japan. His affiliations include the Digital Futures Institute and The Policy Institute at King’s College.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Digital Futures Institute, focusing on technology’s societal implications, and The Policy Institute, addressing public policy challenges.
