Beaches, Books, Budgets, and Bots brought together innovators, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs for an unforgettable evening of insight, tech demos, and dynamic discussion. From political impacts on education and climate to cutting-edge AI startups, the event sparked ideas, collaboration, and meaningful connections at the beautiful Chaminade Spa & Resort.

Join us on April 2 at the stunning Chaminade Spa & Resort for an evening of cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussion, and top-tier networking at Beaches, Books, Budgets, and Bots. This exclusive event brings together leading innovators and thought leaders to examine how political instability is shaping our communities and the world at large.

In this episode of Shift AI, Zach Friend Santa Cruz County Supervisor shares his journey from working in the Obama Whitehouse to helping the Biden Administration craft meaningful AI legislation with the local community in mind. He also covers the way that governments are dealing with AI regulation and the social contract that needs to be established with county constituents.

Zach Friend, South County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County, was among a select group of industry leaders and politicians invited to the White House today to engage in shaping artificial intelligence (AI) directives. President Biden's Executive Order for responsible and innovative Artificial Intelligence.