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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.

From Spatulas to Screwdrivers: How AI is Teaching Robots to Master Tools

MIT researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique to train robots using diverse datasets, enabling them to master multiple tools and adapt to new tasks. By leveraging generative AI models called diffusion models, they combine various data sources to create a general policy for robots.

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?

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.