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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.

Drone-delivered dinners transform Shenzhen's skyline.

Shenzhen, one of China's most vibrant, bustling cities, is now dotted with drones buzzing overhead. The renowned food delivery company, Meituan, has achieved an incredible feat - they have rolled out a drone food delivery service throughout the city.

The Case for Open Data: A Roadmap for a Data-Driven Future

Open data is revolutionising the way we access and use information. From public transport schedules to global health statistics, freely available data provides a wealth of resources for innovation and informed decision-making.

Create world-scale augmented reality experiences in minutes.

Google's new Geospatial Creator, powered by ARCore & Google Maps, enables users to design and publish world-anchored content with photorealistic 3D tiles and geospatial, terrain, and rooftop anchors.

Deciphering the enigma.

OpenAI's latest research is set to offer a groundbreaking peek into the enigmatic 'black box' of neural networks. The initiative aims to unravel the complex inner workings of these networks, potentially opening new horizons in our understanding and application of artificial in...

AI's dependence on low-wage human workers

Unveiling the reality behind AI, it turns out that even advanced systems like ChatGPT heavily rely on low-wage contract workers, who put in strenuous 15-hour days to train these systems.

AI advancement: a double-edged sword?

As AI rapidly advances, DeepMind co-founder warns it could create "a serious number of losers," emphasising job losses and privacy concerns. The call to action is clear - we must prioritise ethical considerations and comprehensive regulations in our race towards AI advancement.

EU springs into action: A new dawn for AI regulation.

The European Union is stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence. The proposed rules aim to limit risky AI practices, protect privacy, and set standards for AI transparency and accountability. The proposed regulation will also include new tools such as ChatGPT.

AutoGPT: Revolutionizing Task Automation with Potential Risks and Business Implications

AutoGPT is reshaping task automation, promising increased efficiency and potential job loss and privacy concerns. As the AI-driven future unfolds, businesses must reskill employees to work with AI, emphasise human-centric roles, and ensure ethical AI use. Balancing AI and huma...

Generative AI invades mobile filmmaking.

Move over, Spielberg – generative AI is ready for its close-up with the launch of the Runway mobile app for iOS. Aspiring auteurs can now let AI take the director's chair, transforming their mundane mobile videos into cinematic masterpieces, one algorithm at a time.

Warhol's AI escapade: a copyright conundrum for the art world.

When Warhol met AI, the art world's legal battles took a turn for the bizarre, as generative AI raises new questions about fair use and copyright. As artists and lawyers alike grapple with the implications, we're left wondering if AI's next masterpiece will be a courtroom dram...