06/23/2026The rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence often fuels a modern culture of anxiety, but Santa Barbara tech executive and author Zack Kass believes humanity stands on the precipice of its greatest era yet. The audience of about 300 people reacted to his lively talk with applause on several occasions and gave him a standing ovation at the end.Scott CraigThe rapidly accelerating world of artificial intelligence often fuels a modern culture of anxiety, but Santa Barbara tech executive...westmont news