Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP | Strategic Futurist Speaker (Page 13)

Nokia's Call of the Future: 3D Audio for a New Era

Nokia has made the first immersive audio and video call using the new 3GPP Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec, marking a significant leap in voice call technology.

AI Phone Calls: The End of Human Touch?

AI-driven voice agents promise to revolutionize phone calls, if it is up to a16z, by taking over routine and complex interactions, saving businesses time and money while offering consumers human-like services without human involvement.

AI Whistleblowers Sound the Alarm: Demand Safety Regulations Now!

A group of former and current AI researchers from top companies like OpenAI and Google DeepMind are urging for stronger whistleblower protections in AI development. They highlight the alarming risks AI poses, from entrenching inequalities to potentially causing human extinction.

Speculative Futures: Unveiling Tomorrow with Ruthanna Emrys - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP05

Join us in unraveling how Ruthanna Emrys' unique blend of Lovecraftian themes and technology provides a lens to examine our relationship with the future. Discover how her narratives challenge our perspectives on innovation, identity, and ethics in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Google's Privacy Blunders: The Hidden Database Exposed

If you think your data is safe with Google, think again—thousands of privacy mishaps suggest otherwise. Where is the "Don't be evil" mantra they used to champion?

Synthetic Minds | Speculative Futures - AI Taking Over

This week’s Synthetic Minds covers episode 5 of my podcast, where I interviewed Ruthanna Emrys. I also cover Google's significant privacy mishap, AI CEOs taking over the top job, the rise of bioprocessors and the luxury company LVMH diving into generative AI. Enjoy!

The Rise of Bioprocessors: How Human Brain Cells Could Revolutionize AI

FinalSpark, a pioneering Swiss startup, has launched Neuroplatform, the world’s first bioprocessor using human brain organoids. This groundbreaking innovation promises to transform computing by drastically reducing energy consumption.

CEO or Chatbot? The AI Takeover at the Top

As AI reshapes the office, even CEOs aren't safe. With their high salaries and decision-making roles, CEOs seem ripe for AI replacement. Already, companies like NetDragon and Dictador have AI-driven CEOs handling strategic decisions without human biases.

AI or Just Hype? The Public Isn't Sure Yet

Generative AI has dominated headlines and tech discussions, but is it as revolutionary as its proponents claim? According to a recent study surveying six countries—Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the UK, and the USA—the public's engagement with AI tools like ChatGPT paints a mixed picture.

Synthetic Minds | AI Futures: Ethics, Safety, Innovation

This week’s Synthetic Minds covers episode 4 of my podcast, discussing how stories can envision the future, as well as groundbreaking AI developments and pressing ethical questions.