In this episode of Transform Gov, host Maeve Kneafsey sits down with Dr. Robert Ross, Senior Lecturer at Technological University Dublin and lead researcher with the ADAPT Centre, to explore how public bodies can embrace generative AI — safely, strategically, and with purpose.

Robert shares the inside story of the GenAI Lab, a groundbreaking partnership between ADAPT and Dublin City Council, designed to give public sector teams a trusted, low-risk space to experiment with emerging technologies. From rethinking procurement to triaging planning applications, they discuss real examples of GenAI being tested for the public good.

You’ll hear:

• Why a “lab model” helps public bodies move faster without taking big risks
• What makes a partnership with researchers work
• The surprising power of small startups in big transformation projects
• How GenAI can improve policy checks, automate translation, and save staff time
• Practical steps for any organisation — no matter how small — to get started

Whether you're just GenAI-curious or leading innovation in your department, this episode is packed with takeaways you won’t want to miss.

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