Before entering the world of artificial intelligence, Calum Chace enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career in business and journalism. His CV includes a philosophy degree from the University of Oxford, along with roles as a marketer, strategy consultant, and CEO. He has worked for renowned organisations such as KPMG, the BBC, and the British multinational oil and gas company, BP. This extensive experience has shaped Calum’s understanding of the future, adding weight to his insights on a subject often shrouded in mystery.
Calum has authored a series of books designed to explore the role of AI in our lives. His non-fiction works, The Economic Singularity and Surviving AI, are international bestsellers. The Economic Singularity examines the impact of automation on unemployment and suggests measures to prevent an economic catastrophe. Calum draws on his expertise to discuss the feasibility of a universal basic income and which jobs may remain relevant in the coming decades.
Surviving AI shifts the focus to the more distant future, exploring the potential effects of strong AI on human life. What will life be like when the first superintelligence emerges? How will humanity adapt to being the second most intelligent species on the planet? These and other questions are addressed in Calum’s award-winning book. His only work of fiction to date, Pandora’s Brain, is a technological thriller about the creation of the first superintelligence. This novel blends fact and fiction, offering a compelling read that blurs the boundaries between reality and speculation.
As a speaker, Calum Chace brings his wealth of knowledge to engaging talks on what the future might hold. His insights are relevant to professionals across all industries and levels, as technology becomes an increasingly important part of our lives. Calum infuses his presentations with humour and fascinating facts, making them both informative and enjoyable. His professionalism and authority make him an outstanding speaker, sure to captivate and inspire audiences of all backgrounds.
