Exploring AI in Government

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having a real impact within government, as we have spoken with a number of federal leaders regarding their innovative use of the technology.  They have made a compelling case for AI in government, leaving one remaining question – what’s next for federal agencies adopting AI?

To conclude this season of the Exploring AI in Government podcast, hosts Dominic Delmolino, chief technology officer at Accenture Federal Services, and Kathleen Walch, principal AI analyst at Cognilytica, look at where AI is headed.  Dr. Tim Persons, GAO’s chief scientist, talks about the technology’s evolution and how policies may need to change to accommodate.  The Department of Veterans Affairs newly appointed AI lead, Dr. Gil Alterovitz, discusses how AI can transform healthcare and the potential public-private partnerships needed to make it happen. 

Ensuring the ethical and accountable use of AI is a particular concern for federal agencies. Not only do they face significant scrutiny over their decision-making, but they now have the opportunity to influence global AI practices through their behavior. We talk with Michael Karlin, Team Lead – Data Policy for the Canadian Department of National Defence, to learn how our neighbors to the north are navigating this landscape. We also speak with Dr. Eric Daimler, a former Office of Science & Technology Policy lead for AI and robotics, to learn what steps the U.S. government might take.

Federal agencies are turning to intelligent automation to streamline business processes and empower their workforce to tackle more complex issues. However, preparing bots for life in the office takes foresight and planning.  In this episode, we are joined by Gisele Holden, Financial Systems Branch Chief and iTRAK Program Manager at the National Science Foundation, and Craig Fischer, Innovation Program Manager for the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. They share their experience leading automation programs at the enterprise level, including building the business case, implementing the technology and preparing the workforce for successful adoption.

The federal government has declared artificial intelligence (AI) a strategic priority but now what? In episode 2 – our first full program – we assess progress-to-date as well as the emerging strategies being used across government. Sharing their expertise is Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX) and Dr. Mona Siddiqui, chief data officer for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Host Dominic Delmolino and Guest Analyst Kathleen Walch share what to expect in the Exploring AI in Government podcast. Learn about the specific topics that they will be investigating over the next six episodes and the questions that they hope to ask a cross-section of federal AI leaders.