What if intelligence was a resource as abundant, on-demand and accessible as electricity?

Unmetered Intelligence (limitless cognitive power at near-zero cost as delivered by AI) is here, reshaping the foundations of work, education, science and art.

Zack Kass, AI pioneer and Santa Barbara resident, will explore the ideas and themes behind his new book “The Next RenAIssance,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Granada Theatre.

In a conversation with multiple industry leaders, and an interactive audience Q&A, Kass will unpack the societal, economic, creative and human implications of AI.

Drawing on 16 years at the frontier of artificial intelligence (including his work as head of go-to-market at OpenAI during the launch of ChatGPT) Kass will examine a world where cognitive power is abundant and accessible to all.

Audiences will be asked to reconsider how to lead, learn and flourish in the age of AI.

“Kass challenges many of the working assumptions and fears surrounding AI with nuanced, non-obvious research, examining everything that becomes possible, for better and for worse, when intelligence is no longer scarce,” organizers said.

Kass grew up in Santa Barbara and graduated from San Marcos High School before beginning a career at the frontier of AI.

After years of global work advising leaders across dozens of industries, he recently moved back to Santa Barbara with his family and is actively engaged with local schools and community organizations.

“Connecting with students across Santa Barbara as I launch this book has reinforced just how much potential lives in this community,” said Kass.

“These young people are already imagining what’s possible in an age of unmetered intelligence. I’m grateful for the chance to build on that energy at the Granada and to explore how we can all shape the future together,” he said.

For event details, visit events.zackkass.com. Tickets include a complimentary book with every purchase.

For group ticket orders of 10 or more, call the Granada Theatre box office, 805-899-2222.