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Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam is a strategic futurist known as The Digital Speaker. 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.

Below, you can read all his articles.

Fingerprints in the Air: The Unseen Threat of Acoustic Hacking

In an era where digital security is synonymous with biometric authentication, a groundbreaking discovery has emerged, revealing a vulnerability that could transform the security landscape: the acoustic extraction of fingerprints.

AI at Your Service: Klarna's Leap into AI-Enhanced Customer Care

Klarna's recent unveiling of an AI assistant heralds a new era in customer service, showcasing a blend of efficiency and global accessibility that many could only dream of in the past.

The Big Shift: Racing Towards a Data-Driven Renaissance

Last year, I delivered a talk at Misk Global on how to navigate 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁, where AI will disrupt society in ways we cannot yet imagine.

Code Clash: OpenAI Accuses NYT of High-Tech 'Hacking

In an intriguing twist of digital destiny, OpenAI has lobbed a serious accusation against The New York Times, claiming that the esteemed newspaper "hacked" its AI systems to concoct evidence for a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Google's Genie Creates Playable Worlds from Sketches

Google's Genie can take a text or image prompt and generate an entire playable, game-like environment.

Beware the Hype: Navigating the Murky Waters of AI Washing

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, SEC Chair Gary Gensler's recent admonition against 'AI washing' echoes a growing industry concern: the disparity between AI claims and reality.

Mind Matters: The Race to Shield Our Innermost Thoughts

As Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) transition from science fiction to tangible reality, their potential to revolutionize communication, restore lost functions, and enhance human capabilities is matched only by the urgency to establish robust legal frameworks.

The Rise of Deepfakes: When Digital Reality Becomes Fake

Deepfakes leverage advanced game engines and AI to create deceptive yet strikingly realistic content. As the tech advances, deepfakes could disrupt elections, businesses and society by manipulating videos, images, and audio.