CAI Engaging Citizenship Luncheon — 'AI: New Reality for the Future?'

The Center for American Institutions at Arizona State University is committed to civic education for students and the larger community.

Join us for this conversation with Ben Lytle on the future of artificial intelligence in society. 

Lytle is a self-made serial entrepreneur and CEO known for being ahead of the curve. He is the author of “The Potentialist: Your Future in the New Reality of the Next Thirty Years”, a guidebook for success during the fast-changing, turbulent, and opportunity-rich times ahead. Ben is best known as the founding CEO of Anthem, Inc. (NYSE), one of the leading US health plans with a market capitalization placing it in the top thirty of the Fortune 500, and Acordia, Inc. (NYSE), which became the world's sixth largest insurance broker. He cofounded three companies with his entrepreneurial son, Hugh, and invests in technologies that address New Reality challenges, such as increasing productivity to offset declining populations, caring for the elderly, and preserving human legacies. Ben has extensive public policy experience at the state and federal levels and has held board leadership roles in a wide range of industries. His contributions have been recognized by numerous awards and in books and periodicals. He has been a speaker and university guest lecturer on health, healthcare policy, entrepreneurship, and human potential throughout his career. Beyond his career, Ben's passions include his family of three adult children and eight adult grandchildren, along with lifelong avocations for physical fitness, travel, reading, human potential, the future, and education.

The mission of the CAI Engaging Citizenship Luncheons is to provide a deeper understanding of critical political and cultural issues confronting our nation. The upcoming meetings provide an opportunity for attendees from the community to deepen their understanding of issues including the importance of religion in our communities, families under attack, religious liberty and artificial intelligence. 

Luncheons are designed for active attendee engagement with topic introductions by subject matter expert, Q&A, and small group discussions.