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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.

AI: The Emerging World's Game-Changer

AI in developing countries can become a catalyst for closing the gaps in human capital and economic growth. Far from being passive recipients, these countries can actively tailor AI to their unique needs.

Apple's AI Ambition: From Silicon Valley to Your Pocket

Apple's latest venture into artificial intelligence marks a significant shift in AI's accessibility and personalization. By acquiring 21 AI startups since 2017 and focusing on deep learning, Apple aims to integrate generative AI directly into iPhones and other devices, a move ...

The Ethical Maze of AI in a Divided World

In a landscape where AI mirrors our complex, often conflicting human values, the quest to align AI ethically across diverse global cultures presents a formidable challenge.

AI Gets a Work Ethic: GPT-4's 'Lazy' Fix and Price Drop

OpenAI's recent adjustments to GPT-4 and its pricing strategy reflect a keen understanding of the evolving AI market and user expectations.

Secret Search: The Dawn of Private Internet Queries

Cryptographers have made a breakthrough in private information retrieval, crafting a secret database search method, a once thought impossible feat.

You Think Expensive NFTs Are Over? Think Again!

The art world just witnessed a purr-fect blend of technology and creativity with "Genesis Cat," a digital artwork from the Bitcoin blockchain, fetching a whisker-raising $254,000 at Sotheby's.

AI's Workplace Reality Check

MIT CSAIL's study reshapes our understanding of AI in the workplace, particularly its economic viability in automating tasks.

AI Phishing: A New Cybersecurity Frontier

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of a new cybersecurity challenge: AI-enhanced phishing attacks. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, are making it harder to distinguish genuine emails from scams.

East Meets AI: A Sino-Silicon Synthesis

The Beijing-based startup 01.AI, led by AI veteran Kai-Fu Lee, is making waves in the open-source AI race. Their recent model, Yi-34B, outperforms its competitors and demonstrates a unique blend of Mandarin and English proficiency. This move illustrates a strategic pivot in th...