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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 Dangers of Generative AI

A few weeks ago, I delivered a keynote during TMRW Dubai titled Unleashing the Generative AI: A Brave New Metaverse or Nightmare Scenario. In this clip, I discuss the dangers of the convergence of generative AI and the metaverse and what we can do about it.

Just like ChatGPT, Generative AI fraud is also booming.

Generative AI fraud is a growing threat, and while it cannot be stopped entirely, adopting a layered approach and constantly adapting can help keep criminals guessing.

Why Midjourney images of Trump’s arrest are fake & dangerous.

AI-generated images of Donald Trump's arrest circulating on social media are fake, but identifying them requires attention to detail. As AI-generated images become more convincing, social media platforms may need to re-evaluate their policies on synthetic content and help user...

A tragically hilarious vortex of algorithm-induced sadness.

TikTok users can get stuck in a loop of emotional pet-loss content, which offers comfort for some but distresses others. Moving the algorithm in a different direction is difficult

Slowing down AI might be good for humanity.

Slowing down AI development could allow society to adapt to existing systems and give experts time to conduct safety research and develop regulations to prevent harm. The power of AI has grown exponentially in the past year. It may be time to stop and think before we move on.

Encryption and Quantum Computing - Fighting the Big Crunch of 2025

The digital apocalypse is looming as quantum computing advances at breakneck speed, threatening to leave current encryption methods in the dust. Picture this: disrupted operations, tangled supply chains, and an avalanche of data loss. The Big Crunch 2025 could be closer than w...

Storytelling through robotic characters.

Walt Disney revealed a revolutionary new technique of storytelling using creativity and innovation. If you see this, the future is definitely arriving faster than expected!

Meta has ditched NFTs as its pivots to AI.

Meta is discontinuing its work on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram to prioritise other projects that can make a larger impact. As part of the company's "year of efficiency," it will shift focus to messaging, monetisation on Reels, and improving Meta Pay.

Microsoft doubles down on AI and fires its AI ethics team…

Microsoft axed its entire AI ethics and society team, leaving the company without a focused group ensuring AI principles are integrated into product design. This unexpected change raises concerns about responsible AI development amidst the company's ongoing race to implement A...

GPT4 is power-hungry and a dream for dictators.

According to OpenAI, the new tool will be a lot better a producing realistic, targeted content...that is intended to mislead and favourable to autocratic governments. It also seems capable of creating and acting on long-term plans to accrue power and resources.