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Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, is a world-leading futurist and global AI 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.

Quantum Conundrum: The Looming Encryption Disruption and the Race Against Time

European MPs are ringing alarm bells over quantum computing's potential to dismantle our digital fortresses, threatening the encryption that guards everything from mundane chats to national secrets.

Quantum Quandary: The Encryption Evolution or Revolution?

Imagine a world where your most guarded secrets, encrypted and safe, suddenly lay bare for all to see — this isn't a plot from a dystopian novel but a very real possibility with the rise of quantum computing. Are we on the brink of a cybersecurity apocalypse?

AI Act Unleashed: Charting the New Frontier of Tech Governance

While tech moguls are busy celebrating their latest AI creations as the next big leap for humanity, the European Union is stepping in with the AI Act, suggesting a reality check might be overdue. Is this the beginning of an era where AI's wings are clipped for the greater good?

Nvidia's Quantum Leap: Unveiling the Blackwell B200, the Pinnacle of AI Power

Just when you thought your latest smartphone was the epitome of modern technology, Nvidia throws a curveball, announcing a chip that's not just an upgrade—it's a paradigm shift, potentially making your current gadgets look like relics of a bygone era.

AI Governments: The Silent Revolution in Public Administration

As we obsess over whether AI will snatch our jobs or compose the next chart-topping hit, we're missing the real transformation happening under our noses: AI's encroachment into the realm of government, redefining the architecture of state power and citizen interaction.

AI's New Frontier: Microsoft's Strategic Leap into Consumer AI with Mustafa Suleyman

In a world teeming with AI advancements, one might wonder if Silicon Valley giants are racing to build our helpers or our overlords. Microsoft's latest move isn't just a step; it's a giant leap into this contentious debate.

Tuning Into the Future: How Suno's AI Revolutionizes Music Creation

Suno, an AI startup, is positioning itself at the forefront of a creative revolution that might spell a radical transformation for the music industry.

Tuning Into the Future: Suno's Symphony of AI-Driven Music Creation

In the not-too-distant future, your favorite blues ballad or the catchiest pop tune isn't the heartache or joy of a soulful artist but the output of a machine.

Web's Future Forecast: AI Assistants and Big Tech Breakups

Imagine a future where your personal AI knows you better than your best friend, and the tech giants as we know them are dismantled. This isn't science fiction — it's what the father of the World Wide Web envisions.

Guardians of Authenticity: Blockchain's Crusade Against Deepfakes

In a world where seeing is no longer believing, blockchain technology emerges as our potential last bastion against the deepfake menace. Fox Corp and Polygon Labs have taken a bold leap forward with Verify, a cutting-edge blockchain protocol crafted to discern the real from th...