CEPS Tech Podcast

In the fourth episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on “the Future of Work and AI” , we explore how artificial intelligence fits into a longer history of technological change — and why institutions, organisational models, and public policy are central to shaping its impact on the future of work. Our hosts, Tom Parker and Laura Nurski, are joined by Daron Acemoglu , Institute Professor at MIT, Co...

In this fourth episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on AI, we will take a look at the rapid advancements in generative AI that have continuously shaken the AI landscape over the past years. We will explore the consequences of such developments. What are the barriers to European innovation in AI? In the absence of new scientific breakthroughs, will Generative AI ever be trustworthy? We talk of t...

In this third episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast’s special AI series, we take a deep dive into one of Europe’s most dynamic AI hubs—London. As AI continues to shape industries and economies, what makes London stand out as the number one AI hub in Europe? What role do leading institutions like Imperial College and CEPS play in fostering innovation, and how can Europe build stronger AI collaborations...

In the third episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on “the Future of Work and AI” , we delve into the transformative impact of AI on the labour market and job structures. Our hosts, Tom Parker and Laura Nurski, are joined by David Autor, Professor of Economics at MIT, and Sabine Köszegi, Professor of Labor Science and Organization at TU Vienna. Together, they explore how AI’s learning capabiliti...

In this second episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on “the Future of Work and AI” we are exploring the relationship between skills and competitiveness in Europe. We look at different strategies for competitiveness, such as operational excellence, product leadership, and customer intimacy, and how they require different types of skills. Furthermore, we closely look at the impact of AI on skill...

In this first episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on “the Future of Work and AI” we are discussing the hopes and fears in the labour market, the impact of AI on jobs and employment, and the changing task content and skills required in jobs of the future. Additionally, we examine historical perspectives on technological change and the importance of policy in shaping the future of work. The conv...

In this second episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on AI we will be looking at various proposals to launch a large-scale initiative on AI in Europe in the years to come. Does Europe need an “AI Moonshot” to catch up with other global powers? What characteristics should the moonshot have? We compare in particular the recent proposal tabled by advisors to the European Commission, to create a “CE...

With the rapid ascension of AI, the world is in an ever quickening race for the supremacy of this nascent technology. The areas of influence are being divided between organisations, countries and governments as they jostle for leading positions. For the EU, some big questions need answering for all involved. Where will the EU become a leader in AI? What are its strengths? How will it compete with...