In this episode, Kareem Fidel of CGI Federal introduces Zach Whitman, Chief Data Scientist and inaugural Chief AI Officer at GSA, who discusses GSA's AI strategies and initiatives. Whitman elaborates on the practical experimentation and deployment of AI systems, the importance of data hygiene, benchmarks for AI performance, and the challenges and opportunities in AI adoption and acquisition for federal agencies. Key topics include AI in acquisitions, talent readiness for AI, and the fine balance between technological advancement and maintaining accuracy and precision in AI governance.

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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
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