In this podcast episode, as part of Perkins Coie’s “AI Week,” Perkins Coie attorneys Alexander Canizares and Sam Jo are joined by special guests Kathleen Walch and Ronald Schmelzer of the research, advisory, and education firm, Cognilytica. They will discuss emerging trends related to the use and acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies by the federal government, including opportunities and challenges for government contractors. Among other things, Kathleen and Ron offer observations about government contract spending on AI and ML, use cases for AI in the government, issues related to ethics and responsible AI, and opportunities for technology companies, including small and startup companies, to participate in the federal government market for AI.