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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.

The AI Colossus: Microsoft and OpenAI's Billion-Dollar Bet

Is the AI 'Stargate' a groundbreaking venture or just another billion-dollar black hole? OpenAI and Microsoft are joining forces on a monumental $100 billion endeavor, crafting an AI supercomputer known as "Stargate."

AI's Reality Check: Beyond the Hype Horizon

Has the AI dream hit a stumbling block, or are we just navigating its growing pains? The buzz around generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, has hit a phase of reevaluation.

Brainpower Boost or AI Overreach? Navigating NeuroAI's New Frontier

As AI strides into a new era, the buzz is all about NeuroAI — merging brain science with artificial intelligence. But is this fusion fruitful or just a fanciful foray?

The AI Paradox: Navigating Between Innovation and Illusion

Is the buzz around AI leading us to a tech revolution or just another tech bubble waiting to burst? Demis Hassabis from DeepMind has some strong words about the AI industry: while it's getting lots of money and attention, not all of it is as great as it sounds.

Brainpower Boost or AI Overreach? Navigating AI's New Frontier

Exploring the dynamic interplay between artificial intelligence and neuroscience, highlighting recent debates, initiatives, and the potential for future cross-disciplinary innovation.

AI Spring Thaw: Balancing Innovation with Caution in the Boardroom

As AI transforms industries at warp speed, enterprises hit the brakes, grappling with the murky waters of ethics and security. Is this sudden pause a knee-jerk reaction or a much-needed moment of reflection to avoid potential pitfalls down the innovation highway?