Calum Chase is an author specialising in the field of artificial intelligence. After three decades in business which took in roles for BP and KPMG, he now writes both fiction and non-fiction on the possibilities and problems of increasing use and reliance upon machines that learn like humans.
After working for the BBC Calum joined BP in sales and marketing in both the UK and UAE. He then moved into consulting with AMR and then KPMG where he became a director where he oversaw media and strategic and commercial intelligence. After a period returning to media and marketing, and also as CEO of a tech startup, he focused on writing.
In Calum’s widely-acclaimed non-fiction Surviving AI: The promise and peril of artificial intelligence, he examines what artificial intelligence is, where it’s come from and where it’s going, and provides a layperson’s guide to everything from the employment and economic implications to how society will cope with this emerging source of consciousness. In his novel Pandora’s Brain, his student protagonist is caught up in a rivalry between an internet billionaire and the military in their pursuit of machine consciousness.
In the emergent, active debate over AI, there are as many that are excited by the possibilities as there are warning of disaster. As well as a brief historical look at the development of the new world of deep learning AI, Calum provides evidence for both sides of the argument and guides audiences through this strange new world. He also considers the impact, direct or otherwise, of machine learning from driverless cars to a world where very few people have to work.
Books and Publications:
- Surviving AI – A guide to the promise and peril of artificial intelligence.
- The Economic Singularity – Discussing the prospect of widespread technological unemployment.
- Pandora’s Brain and Pandora’s Oracle – Science fiction novels exploring the first superintelligence.
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- Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities: An exploration of the technological and economic singularities, and their potential to reshape our future.
- Digital Transformation: Survive and Thrive: Strategies for navigating and thriving in the era of digital disruption.
- The Economic Singularity: A Jobless Future?: Insight into the future of work and the potential for widespread technological unemployment.
- Superintelligence and AI: Discussion on the development of superintelligent AI and its implications.
- Future Trends: Analysis of upcoming trends in technology and their societal impacts.
- The Metaverse: Understanding the growing influence of the metaverse and virtual realities.
- Healthcare and AI: How AI is transforming healthcare and medical industries.
Calum has delivered over 120 keynotes in 18 countries, captivating audiences with his deep insights and engaging presentation style. He is a regular contributor to Forbes and co-hosts the London Futurist Podcast, where he discusses future trends and AI developments.
“Yesterday I had the awesome opportunity to see Calum Chace speak about the societal impact of Artificial Intelligence in the future. Hands down, the most thought provoking presentation I’ve ever seen. It is a life changing perspective of things that you don’t have to be a technology geek to appreciate.”
-Network Alliance, Maryland, USA
“For our 2021 P&G Personal Development week we invited Calum to give a talk on why digital is an important aspect during these days. It was great! The senior people all stayed to the end. That almost never happens! He is a truly exceptional guest speaker. He has such charisma and at the same time humility. Calum’s focus on the power of Digitalization has never been more relevant than now. He provided such great insight and examples on where the future may bring , how and why we need to adjust to the technological wave that is coming. We were talking about him hours after his presentation and what a superb speaker he was – I couldn’t recommend him enough.”
-P&G
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