In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You podcast, Michelle O’Neill (Principal Consultant, WME) sits down with AI educator Heather Murray for an honest and human-centred conversation about AI in councils.

Rather than focusing on tools or trends, they discuss how to build confidence, create safe spaces for experimentation, and remove fear from AI adoption.

This episode is for public sector leaders who want to explore AI without losing the people-first mindset. From HR to IT, from senior leaders to new starters — everyone has a role to play in making AI work for us, not just with us.

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