OpenAI’s o3: The Pricey Future of AI Economics
What if the smartest AI yet costs more to run than hiring a PhD? Welcome to the expensive reality of reasoning models, or did Deepseek R1 just change the game?
Read MoreDr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. He globally ranked as the #1 futurist. He stands at the forefront of the digital age and lives and breathes cutting-edge technologies to inspire Fortune 500 companies and governments worldwide. As an optimistic dystopian, he has a deep understanding of AI, blockchain, the metaverse, and other emerging technologies, blending academic rigor with technological innovation.
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 five 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.
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What if the smartest AI yet costs more to run than hiring a PhD? Welcome to the expensive reality of reasoning models, or did Deepseek R1 just change the game?
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Read MoreWhat if we could simulate millions of years of evolution and create life’s building blocks in mere moments? Welcome to the future of science, powered by AI.
Read MoreThis week’s Synthetic Minds covers the computable economy, where tokenized assets unlock trillions, brain-controlled drones rewrite freedom, and AI-powered coding evolves from assistants to architects. Dive into the exciting frontier of dynamic innovation and its ethical dilemmas shaping our future.
Read MoreModern academic philosophy is criticized for losing touch with its original purpose: helping people answer the central question of life and how to live well, something that could be particularly useful in today's societal disruption.
Read MoreWhen a platform’s primary goal is “engagement at any cost,” the cost is often user trus, and Meta is setting the bar lower than ever.
Read MoreWhat if your next employee isn’t just efficient but also learns, teaches, and evolves alongside your team? Welcome to the GenAI revolution.
Read MoreIn 2025, tokenization is transforming finance by turning real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate, art, and bonds into blockchain-based digital tokens. This allows fractional ownership, real-time trading, and increased liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets.
Read MoreWhat happens when your next hire doesn’t need a salary, a desk, or even sleep? Welcome to the era of AI workers.
Read MoreWhen AI can geolocate your photos in seconds, are we protecting people, or handing stalkers and law enforcement too much power?
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