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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.

7 Transformative Principles for Thriving in an Evolving Technological Landscape

Understanding how to navigate this evolving landscape is paramount as we stand on the precipice of an unprecedented digital transformation. My latest article is an attempt to shed light on this critical aspect.

Google's ad magic: when AI becomes the creative genius.

Google, ever the innovator! Their latest brainchild? AI tools for ad creation, taking cues from ChatGPT and DALL-E. It's a whole new approach to digital advertising. Advertisers will get 'creative freedom', and Google will boost revenue.

Crypto makes the metaverse go round.

80% of metaverse users are already using crypto, according to a Paypal survey, with a substantial 56% planning to increase their crypto use over the next five years! Even amid market downturns, a solid majority are keen on getting paid in crypto over fiat, affirming the robust...

The metaverse and generative AI; a happy marriage or a disaster.

In February, I delivered a talk about how generative AI will unleash the metaverse; a few months later, the media pronounced the metaverse already dead. I think this is shortsighted as humans are made for a 3D immersive internet instead of a 2D internet. The rise of generative...

Text-to-VR is now a reality.

With just a few words like "A person walks, stops, and waves," we can now conjure up lifelike 3D avatars that dance to our whims! An automated system works its magic, transforming basic bone animations into fully-realized 3D characters. The action may be simple, but the possib...

Traditional banks are connecting to crypto networks.

Swift and Chainlink are launching a series of experiments to test the integration of various financial institutions with multiple blockchain networks, marking a significant stride for the crypto industry.

AI on the Brink: Risk evaluations and the nuclear safety blueprint.

AI experts call for early risk evaluation in AI development, akin to nuclear safety protocols. They suggest identifying 'extreme' risks and, if too high, halting development until mitigated. However, the lack of systematic risk assessment and understanding of AI algorithms' wo...

Augmenting Urban Landscapes: How AR and Generative AI Will Change Your City

Picture a city that comes alive with digital overlays, a city that adapts and responds to your needs, preferences and dreams. Imagine how augmented reality and generative AI can transform the urban landscape, creating a dynamic symphony of information, interaction, and inspira...

It is official: AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction.

Prominent AI experts warn of existential threats from unchecked artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to risks like pandemics and nuclear war. They call for a global priority to mitigate these risks despite some deeming such fears exaggerated. I very much agree with this ...

Wall Street titans venture into crypto.

Amidst recent crypto crashes, Wall Street heavyweights like Standard Chartered, Nomura, and Charles Schwab are launching their own trading platforms. With trust and transparency at the core, they're daring to shake up a market dominated by the likes of Binance and Coinbase. Ca...