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Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, is a world-leading strategic futurist and award-winning global keynote speaker who helps Fortune 500 leadership teams navigate AI and emerging technologies. Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 global voices shaping the future of AI, he holds a PhD from University of Technology Sydney and is the author of six books on emerging technology and judgment in the AI era, including his latest book: Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change. He is the founder of Futurwise and the developer of the Intelligence Age Scorecard that helps individuals and organizations understand how prepared they are for the future.

His pioneering efforts include the world's first TEDx Talk in VR in 2020. In 2023, he further pushed boundaries when he delivered a TEDx talk in Athens with his digital twin, delving into the complex interplay of AI and our perception of reality. In 2024, he launched a digital twin of himself, offering interactive, on-demand conversations via text, audio, or video in 29 languages, thereby bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds – another world's first.

Dr. Van Rijmenam is a prolific author and has written more than 1,200 articles and six books in his career. As a corporate educator, he is celebrated for his candid, independent, and balanced insights. He is also the founder of Futurwise, which focuses on elevating global knowledge on crucial topics like technology, healthcare, and climate change by providing high-quality, hyper-personalized, and easily digestible insights from trusted sources.

Below, you can read all his articles.

Are Human Financial Analysts About to Become Obsolete?

Would you trust an AI to handle your financial future better than a human?

Shedding Light on AI: Can Optical Chips Revolutionize Computing?

Think Moore's Law will keep up with AI? Think again — light-based chips might just outshine silicon.

Unmasking the AI Secret: U.S. Intelligence’s Hidden Advantage

If you thought ChatGPT was revolutionary, think again — U.S. intelligence has been leveraging generative AI long before it hit the mainstream.

Would You Spend $16K on a 4-Foot Robot That Can Barely Do the Dishes?

Is a $16,000 humanoid robot the future or just an overpriced toy?

The Illusion of Self-Governance in AI and the Need for Regulation

Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley, former OpenAI board members, have raised a significant red flag: self-regulation in AI development is a flawed concept. Their experiences at OpenAI reveal the deep challenges and conflicts that arise when private companies are left to their own devices.

AI Writes the Rules: When ChatGPT Becomes the Lawmaker

Who needs legal experts when you have ChatGPT?

JPMorgan’s AI Bootcamp: Future-Proofing Finance

Think your finance job is safe from AI? JPMorgan disagrees.

AI in Your Pocket: The New Frontier of Computing

Big AI is overrated. The future of computing lies in pocket-sized powerhouses.

AI Isn't Sentient—It's Just a Clever Mimic

Think your chatbot has feelings? Think again. AI is a master imitator, not a sentient being.

Google AI’s Pizza Glue Debacle: A Sign of Deeper Issues?

Google’s recent AI mishaps, after licensing Reddit's data that could be the cause for these widely inaccurate AI statements, have not only embarrassed the company but also highlighted the risks of integrating AI into everyday tools without robust safeguards.