Ben shares lessons from building applied AI programs in healthcare, higher education, and large enterprises—and what it takes to prepare thousands for AI-enabled work. Beyond tools, the conversation covers skills, systems thinking, trust, and learning cultures, and why AI strategy succeeds or fails at the human level. For marketers, analytics leaders, and operators, it offers a path from experimentation to measurable performance, with sharper thinking on readiness, risk, and real impact.

Ben reframes the panic around AI transformation by placing it in historical context. From the printing press to automobiles to smartphones, each transformation happened faster than the last, and humans adapted through upskilling and reskilling every time.

Ben joins Mahan Tavakoli on Partnering Leadership to reveal how clean data and human leadership drive real AI impact. From predicting cancer risks to improving student success, he shares lessons on trust, resilience, and staying ahead of the coming “AI shock.”

On Future Tech & Foresight, Ben Tasker explores how AI is reshaping education—from student-success models that boost completion to recommendation engines that personalize learning. With 24/7 AI tutors and skills-based pathways, universities can cut costs, expand access, and amplify human strengths rather than replace them.

Ben Tasker shares practical insights on navigating the current AI transition period, whether you're facing career changes or seeking to enhance your current role. Learn the most effective ways to blend technical AI skills with essential human capabilities like leadership and communication.

How do you thrive in the “between times” of an AI-powered future? On this episode of An Hour of Innovation, host Vitaliy Lyoshin talks with Ben Tasker, Dean of AI, about navigating AI-driven change. From layoffs to learning plans, personal branding to skills-based hiring—Ben shares how to build career resilience through upskilling. A timely conversation for anyone facing the future of work.

Curious how AI is reshaping education? Ben shares his journey from healthcare to higher ed innovation. Learn how AI is personalizing learning, driving upskilling, and redefining the future of work. A must-listen for educators, professionals, and lifelong learners navigating the AI revolution.

Ben led an AI project that predicted adverse events in critically ill heart attack patients. By analyzing real-time data, the system flagged risks before they became emergencies—helping clinicians act faster and reduce potentially fatal outcomes.