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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.

Neuromorphic Computing and How It Will Enable Hyper-Realistic Generative AI

As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, the concept of neuromorphic computing is gaining increasing attention for its potential to revolutionise the capabilities of AI systems.

Digital Transformation: How to Succeed in Times of Exponential Change

Digital transformation is the integration of technology to improve business processes and enhance customer experience, but it requires a shift in culture, agility, and a clear vision to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Building a Greener Future: The Importance of Sustainable AI

Sustainable AI is crucial as AI technology grows and transforms industries. AI consumes significant power and resources, and the carbon footprint of AI is equivalent to the airline industry's emissions. Therefore, sustainable AI is crucial for reducing and optimising energy consumption.

Privacy in the Age of AI: Risks, Challenges and Solutions

AI's potential to revolutionise technology is accompanied by concerns about privacy as the complexity of algorithms and opacity in data usage pose risks to individuals and organisations. With Big Tech's power set to increase further, awareness and education on protecting personal data are crucial.

Unleashing the Generative AI Genie: A Brave New Metaverse or a Nightmare Scenario?

When the world of generative AI and the metaverse converge, we get magical experiences that will drive the next iteration of the internet. However, there are also some serious challenges we should consider if we want to build a human-centric metaverse.