AI Cold War: Competing with China Could Backfire on Everyone
What if the race to “beat China” in AI isn’t just short-sighted, but actively dangerous?
Read MoreDr. 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.
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What if the race to “beat China” in AI isn’t just short-sighted, but actively dangerous?
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