The Digital Speaker

In this #digital age, our perception of truth is challenged by the rise of AI-driven misinformation, and the truth has become increasingly fluid. As a #futurist, I am concerned about the societal impact of AI and other technologies, such as the metaverse, particularly as we venture deeper into the post-truth era. So, when my digital twin and I were asked to deliver a #TEDx talk, I decided to talk about finding a path forward. It's vital to recognise the power of emerging technologies, not just as technological advancements but as tools shaping our understanding of reality. To thrive in this digital #future, we need a concerted effort to educate the public, enhance verification processes, and formulate effective regulations. This approach will help harness the potential of #AI and other emerging technologies while mitigating their risks. We must balance the immense potential of these technologies with a mindful approach towards their #societal impact, ensuring a future where digital innovations are harnessed responsibly, risks are mitigated, and these technologies ultimately serve #humanity. https://lnkd.in/dPzrQgy8

💭 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮. It’s time we rethink the digital spaces we expose our children to. 👉 In an era where social media platforms prioritize engagement over empathy, our teens are left vulnerable to addiction, misinformation, and mental health challenges. 👉 As we shape the future, we need bold action—protecting young minds from platforms designed to exploit. We’re at a pivotal moment, a true crossroads in society. 👉 Let’s make a choice that safeguards our next generation. A choice that prioritizes well-being, growth, and resilience over shareholder profits. We must rally for protective regulations and a robust digital literacy curriculum that empowers future generations. ❓ How can we collectively foster a digital landscape that nurtures, not exploits? 🌐 Join the conversation—let’s shape a digital future that serves humanity. Read my latest article on The Digital Speaker: https://lnkd.in/g3gWQfUu #DigitalSafety #ArchitectsOfTomorrow #FutureResilience #SocialMediaReform ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >6000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Thrilled to be recognized by Salesforce as one of the 16 AI influencers to watch! 🚀 AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed, and it’s inspiring to be among a global group of forward-thinkers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Alongside experts from diverse backgrounds in academia, ethics, tech, and storytelling, we’re each playing our part in shaping the future of AI. "With so many voices weighing in on AI, who should you listen to? Here are 16 AI influencers worth paying attention to right now.." - writes Catherine Bowe. A big shoutout to the other incredible leaders on this list who are helping businesses and society navigate the AI era. Amanda Johnstone, Dr. Ayesha Khanna, Nikhil Malhotra, Ethan Mollick, Ayanna Howard, Fei-Fei Li, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, Yann LeCun, Clara Shih, Reid Hoffman, Rowan Cheung, Karen Hao, Zain Kahn, Kay Firth-Butterfield, Tristan Harris, Dr. Joy Buolamwini Here’s to more innovation, collaboration, and responsible AI development in the years ahead and to creating a thriving Intelligence Age! #AI #EmergingTech #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Salesforce

We sat down with revered Strategic Futurist, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP to discuss the power of AI in food manufacturing. Dr van Rijmenam’s take on AI is eye-opening, offering fresh approaches to unlock its full potential responsibly. His perspective is compelling and encourages industry leaders to re-evaluate how to incorporate AI into their operations. Stay tuned for more Food Pulse episodes, bringing you the latest insights curated to elevate business practices and advance the industry. Gulfood Manufacturing continues until 7 Nov at Dubai World Trade Centre. Register now through this link: https://lnkd.in/efbZVXc

Delivering the opening keynote today at Gulfood Manufacturing conference in Dubai, with >10.000 attendees. What a better way to start the day than running into yourself at the main entrance 😀

Speculation around AI superintelligence is growing, with leading voices like Sam Altman claiming it could emerge in “a few thousand days.” Defined as systems that surpass human intelligence, superintelligence could be transformative — or catastrophic. ➡️ Today’s AI models are impressive but fall short of true intelligence, relying on pattern recognition rather than genuine reasoning. Achieving superintelligence would require open-ended learning — a feature beyond current capabilities. Yet, investment in AI development remains sky-high, driven by techniques like deep learning and synthetic data. ❓ Risks loom, including the unchecked autonomy of increasingly capable systems, which could amplify social issues from job displacement to overreliance on AI. If we’re racing toward this goal, is it wise to keep pushing, or should we first consider a slower, safer path? Share your thoughts below. Read the full story on the Singularity Hub: https://lnkd.in/gxDwUpDd #Superintelligence #AGI #Future #Innovation #Risks #Jobs ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >6000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

Prepare for the future of the F&B industry with renowned Strategic Futurist, Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP ‘s keynote at the FoodTech Summit. This opening keynote session will delve into AI’s transformative impact on food manufacturing. Attendees will Dr. van Rijmenam as he unpacks how AI is set to redefine efficiency, automation, and sustainability across the industry, offering a compelling view of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of food production. From the role of digital twins in optimising manufacturing to navigating the ethical dimensions of AI, this keynote is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of food tech. Register now to be part of this essential conversation on 5 Nov at Dubai World Trade Centre. Secure your pass today through this link: https://lnkd.in/efbZVXc

We’re bringing the powerhouse of digital innovation to the FoodTech Summit— Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP, one of the world’s most influential digital futurists! Known globally as 'The Digital Speaker,' Dr Mark has captivated audiences in over 30 countries, translating the complex realms of AI, blockchain, and the metaverse into engaging, actionable strategies that drive impact and foster growth. But there’s more—did you know he pioneered the world’s first TEDx Talk in virtual reality and, in 2024, launched an AI-powered digital twin capable of holding real-time conversations in 29 languages? 🤯This is the cutting-edge future of technology, and you have the opportunity to witness it firsthand. Don’t miss his opening keynote at on 5 Nov from 12:10 to 12:45 PM. If you’re ready to lead the charge, transform your business, and gain exclusive insights into the future of food technology, this session is a must-attend.

What if traveling from Beijing to New York took just two hours? China’s latest test flight might just bring that reality closer. Finally! 🚀 ➡️ China’s Space Transportation has pushed the limits of air travel with its latest supersonic prototype, Yunxing, clocking speeds at Mach 4 — twice the speed of the retired Concorde. This hypersonic passenger jet promises transcontinental journeys in mere hours, raising both excitement and crucial questions on aviation's future. ➡️ The recent flight tested Yunxing’s aerodynamics, thermal resilience, and control systems, laying the groundwork for further assessments of its engine capabilities set for November. With ambitious plans to launch a full-sized aircraft by 2027, Space Transportation envisions a new era of commercial flight—one that shatters both sound barriers and time zones. 👉 Capable of Mach 4, drastically reducing flight times 👉 Full-sized model targeted for 2027 👉 Vertical takeoff and landing innovations ❗️ As we chase the allure of speed, we need to remember what the full implications of high-speed travel will be for the environment, security, and infrastructure needed to support such supersonic ambitions. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to it, to travel the globe in mere hours! Read the full story on the SCMP: https://lnkd.in/gkSbAPAG #Travel #Airplanes #Future #HighSpeed #Innovation #China ---- 💡 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - you can have real-time insights, recommendations (a lot more than I share here) and conversations with my digital twin via text, audio or video in 28 languages! Join >6000 users who went before and go to app.thedigitalspeaker.com to sign up and take our connection to the next level! 🚀

In today’s rapidly evolving world, leadership demands more than just reacting to change—it requires anticipating and shaping the future - the topic of this week's 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 newsletter 🚀 As we enter the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲, technologies like AI and quantum computing are converging to redefine industries. How can leaders thrive amid this exponential disruption? The answer lies in the THRIVE framework—a roadmap to harness innovation responsibly while ensuring long-term, sustainable success. 🌍   From fostering a culture of continuous learning to embracing ethical leadership, this framework is your guide to navigating the complexities of exponential change. If you’re ready to lead with vision, agility, and purpose, this is your blueprint to success. 💡 In addition, this week’s newsletter explores leading in the rise of humanoid robots and retinal implants to AI-driven e-waste and invisible chatbot hacks. Enjoy! #Leadership #Innovation #Futurism #AI #QuantumComputing #Sustainability #ExponentialChange #THRIVEFramework #IntelligenceAge