How to Trust Each Other in a Post-Truth World
The post-truth era, shaped by deepfakes and generative AI, poses formidable challenges in discerning truth from fabrication. This erosion of trust threatens institutions and social cohesion.
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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The post-truth era, shaped by deepfakes and generative AI, poses formidable challenges in discerning truth from fabrication. This erosion of trust threatens institutions and social cohesion.
Read MoreThis week's Synthetic Minds covers AI's impact in a post-trust era, from blockchain to media literacy. Plus, a sneak peek at an on-demand digital speaker app and insights on global tech tensions, cyber threats, AI legal battles, and the human side of AI in prosthetics
Read MoreSarah's journey exemplifies the wonders of AI in the realm of prosthetics. Losing a limb didn’t stop her; instead, she embraced a bionic arm powered by AI. This isn't your average prosthetic; it learns and adapts to her muscle movements, improving with every use.
Read MoreThe impending legal battle between The New York Times and OpenAI over copyright issues in 2024 is more than just a courtroom drama; it's a landmark case for the digital age. At its core, it's about defining the boundaries of AI's creativity and its implications on intellectual...
Read MoreMichael Cohen, former lawyer to Donald Trump, is now leveraging Google's AI, Bard, in an intriguing shift from legal drama to tech exploration. Unfortunately for him, it did not turn out as he expected.
Read MoreCathy Wood argues we're in a period of explosive growth, with five major technology platforms - AI, robotics, energy storage, blockchain, and genomics - converging and transforming entire industries; she believes this confluence, amplified by advances in generative AI, will ma...
Read MoreThe first CRISPR gene editing therapy has been approved to treat sickle cell disease, heralding a new era of transformative genomic medicine. By precisely editing a single gene in a patient's stem cells, scientists can override the mutation that causes debilitating sickle cell...
Read MoreScientists have created an astonishing mind-reading system that can translate people's thoughts into text using only a headset studded with electrodes - no magic spells or invasive brain implants required! While the technology could give voice to the voiceless and control mach...
Read MoreWhat could possibly go wrong if techno-optimists with deep pockets influence policies meant to ensure artificial intelligence, crypto, and healthcare innovations benefit humanity - perhaps unintended consequences where profit motives override ethical considerations and short-t...
Read MoreDeepSouth, a human brain-like supercomputer poised to launch in 2024, combines the efficiency of neuron-like computing with the power of modern technology. Nestled in Australia, it represents a leap forward in simulating large-scale neural networks. This supercomputer, consumi...
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