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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.

Why Your House Cat May Be the True AI Overlord

In the race to create machines that think, it turns out we're still trailing behind the humble house cat. Is our quest for artificial intelligence merely a chase after a feline's tail?

The AI Dispute: A Debate Beyond Code and Control

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, are we risking our future by entrusting it to machines, or are we jeopardizing progress by succumbing to groundless fears?

Navigating AI's New Frontier: Africa's Regulatory Odyssey

Imagine a world where Africa, often portrayed as trailing in the global tech race, leapfrogs to the forefront of AI regulation, setting standards that even the tech juggernauts must follow. Is this the dawn of an era where Africa no longer plays catch-up but leads the digital revolution?

A Leap Forward in Oncology: AI's Role in Real-Time Cancer Surveillance

Imagine a world where cancer's dark shadow is illuminated by the bright light of AI, offering hope where despair once festered. Yet, as we stand on the brink of this revolutionary advance, we must ask: at what cost does this boon come?

The Invisible Eavesdroppers: Cracking AI-Assistant Chats

In a world increasingly reliant on AI assistants for our most intimate inquiries, we imagined our digital confidants to be fortresses of privacy. Yet, here we are, facing a startling revelation: even our whispered digital secrets aren't safe from prying eyes. Is our trust in A...

The Digital Dragon Awakens: China's Strategic Leap into National Computing Integration

As the world grapples with the ethical quagmire of digital sovereignty, China's bold stride toward a unified national computing network poses a provocative question: Are we witnessing the rise of a digital colossus, or is this the advent of an Orwellian dystopia?

Puppy Power: AI's Robotic Leap Over Life's Hurdles

While your pet dog chases its tail, AI-powered robotic canines are leaping over the evolutionary ladder, mastering obstacle courses with a finesse that might soon have them leading the pack in real-world applications. Is it time for nature to take a few notes from technology?

Agents of Change: AI's Leap from Chatbots to Action-Takers

While humans debate the ethics and implications of AI, artificial intelligence quietly evolves, preparing to not just converse but to act, potentially sidelining human intervention. Is this the dawn of a new era of autonomy, or are we stepping back to let our creations lead th...

AI's New Borders: The EU AI Act Sets the Stage

In a bold move that may set global precedents, the EU has tightened the reins on AI, sparking a clash between innovation zealots and regulatory champions. Is this the dawn of a safer digital age or a stifling of technological progress?

On Track to the Future: AI Powers China's Rail Revolution

In an era where AI is both exalted and feared, China's leap into automating its colossal high-speed rail system could be a double-edged sword. Are we witnessing a marvel of modern technology or the quiet usurpation of human roles by cold, calculating algorithms?