Deepfakes: A Double-Edged Sword for Social Change
Deepfakes are not just tools for deception — they could be the key to addressing trauma and rewriting racist history.
Read MoreDr. 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.
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Deepfakes are not just tools for deception — they could be the key to addressing trauma and rewriting racist history.
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Read MoreIf you think your data is safe with Google, think again—thousands of privacy mishaps suggest otherwise. Where is the "Don't be evil" mantra they used to champion?
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds covers episode 5 of my podcast, where I interviewed Ruthanna Emrys. I also cover Google's significant privacy mishap, AI CEOs taking over the top job, the rise of bioprocessors and the luxury company LVMH diving into generative AI. Enjoy!
Read MoreFinalSpark, a pioneering Swiss startup, has launched Neuroplatform, the world’s first bioprocessor using human brain organoids. This groundbreaking innovation promises to transform computing by drastically reducing energy consumption.
Read MoreIs China's AI strategy, "ChatCCP", the biggest threat to global democracy?
Read MoreCan virtual reality diagnose and treat mental illnesses better than traditional methods?
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Read MoreCan artificial intelligence elevate luxury without diluting the essence of human craftsmanship?
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