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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.

Silicon's Safety Net: The Future of AI Limitations

A radical new approach to AI safety is appearing, embedding constraints within silicon chips, essentially etching AI control mechanisms into the very hardware that powers them.

Artists vs. AI: The Battle for Creative Integrity

There is a brewing conflict in the art world: the clash between generative AI and traditional artists. British artists, including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, find themselves unwittingly training the AI they now challenge.

Apple's Vision Pro: A Glimpse Into a Mixed Reality Future?

Apple's latest foray into the tech arena with the $3,500 Vision Pro marks a bold step into spatial computing, blending digital and physical worlds. Yet, this ambitious leap raises questions beyond technological prowess.

Deepfakes: The Double-Edged Sword of AI

Deepfakes, a culmination of generative AI's prowess, are quickly reshaping the perception of reality. This technology, capable of creating hyper-realistic videos and audio, blurs the lines between fact and fiction.

AI: The Emerging World's Game-Changer

AI in developing countries can become a catalyst for closing the gaps in human capital and economic growth. Far from being passive recipients, these countries can actively tailor AI to their unique needs.

Apple's AI Ambition: From Silicon Valley to Your Pocket

Apple's latest venture into artificial intelligence marks a significant shift in AI's accessibility and personalization. By acquiring 21 AI startups since 2017 and focusing on deep learning, Apple aims to integrate generative AI directly into iPhones and other devices, a move ...