Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming critical infrastructure, joining power, water, communications, and finance as an essential foundation for modern society. This session delves into the implications of communities, businesses, and critical services increasingly depending on AI for continuity. Topics include setting reliability standards, designing fail-safe systems, defining risk ownership, and ensuring sustainable investment. Industry leaders will share insights on managing AI with the same rigor, trust, and resilience Americans demand from traditional lifeline systems.