This episode explores the transition of artificial intelligence from a mere productivity tool to a vital form of critical national infrastructure. It argues that when society becomes operationally dependent on these systems for essential services like healthcare and finance, their failure poses a systemic risk rather than a simple inconvenience. The author introduces a four-part threshold test to help leaders identify when AI has become indispensable to workforce capacity and public safety. Because AI often relies on complex, opaque chains of third-party providers, the source advocates for a governance model focused on resilience, continuity, and public-interest obligations. Ultimately, the piece calls for proactive mapping of AI dependencies to ensure that critical functions remain survivable even if the technology fails or is compromised.Full article: []

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