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The AI Journey at ASU (vol. 5), foreword by Gretchen E. Buhlig

This originally published in The AI Journey at ASU (vol. 5)

Gretchen E. Buhlig, CEO for Arizona State University Foundation, authored a foreword for the fall 2026 installment of The AI Journey at ASU. Buhlig is featured alongside ASU President Michael M. Crow.

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Gretchen E. Buhlig, CEO for the ASU Foundation

Technology has long expanded what is possible. From the printing press to the internet and now AI, each advancement has opened new pathways for learning, discovery and human progress. Today, rapidly evolving technologies are creating opportunities to solve complex challenges and improve lives at a scale once unimaginable.

At Arizona State University, we are approaching this moment with optimism and purpose. Guided by the ASU Charter, we are ensuring that emerging technologies are developed and applied thoughtfully to unlock individual potential and advance bright ideas and bold innovations.

These values inform the Changing Futures campaign’s advancing technology for good priority. We are driving momentum to make powerful technologies accessible to all. This access leads to more innovative solutions and, ultimately, happier and more resilient individuals and communities.

We invite you to join us.

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