The Future of Federal AI
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...
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AI in the Workforce
Exploring AI in Government
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already shown significant potential to transform how we work, empowering employees to be more productive and effective. However, when it comes to realizing AI’s full potential, it will require that industry and government provide the workforce with the right skills to leverage the technology effectively. It also means building foundations of trust for employees who might have AI as a potential coworker. In this episode of the Exploring AI in Government podcast, hosts Dominic Delmolino, chief technology officer at Accenture Federal Services, and...
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Bonus Episode with Michael Kanaan
Exploring AI in Government
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it has the potential to dramatically impact government systems, operations and most importantly employees. It should be no surprise that the U.S. Air Force views an AI-ready workforce as a strategic priority. However, the military’s unique structure encompassing both enlisted and civilian members can complicate these efforts. How important is getting AI “right” for the Air Force? What skills will future airman need to support the mission going forward? And what steps has the military taken to provide new training and opportunities? In...
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AI for Citizen Service
Exploring AI in Government
The U.S. government and agency leaders have the distinct challenge of finding ways to serve all people and meet their diverse needs. Taking advantage of AI can be a gamechanger for resource-constrained agencies, enabling improvements in customer experience by providing more seamless interaction through digital transformation. What is the current state of customer experience in the federal government? How can agencies use AI to improve performance? What are the challenges in using AI for customer service? Hosts Dominic Delmolino and Kathleen Walch explore these issues in conversation...
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Bonus Episode with Alex Measure
Exploring AI in Government
Federal agencies are looking for potential AI use cases that can be implemented today and deliver real value. In this bonus episode, we look at how the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is using machine learning to help automate analysis of workforce data to deliver new insights faster. Our guest is Alex Measure, an economist that has led the adoption of various AI techniques to automate classification of hundreds of thousands of Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses fillings annually. The system currently assigns almost 85% of these classifications at better than trained human...
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Responsible AI, Federal Implications
Exploring AI in Government
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.
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Intelligent Automation in Government
Exploring AI in Government
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...
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The State of Federal AI
Exploring AI in Government
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.
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Introducing the Program
Exploring AI in Government
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.
info_outline| Federal agencies are looking for potential AI use cases that can be implemented today and deliver real value. In this bonus episode, we look at how the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is using machine learning to help automate analysis of workforce data to deliver new insights faster. Our guest is Alex Measure, an economist that has led the adoption of various AI techniques to automate classification of hundreds of thousands of Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses fillings annually. The system currently assigns almost 85% of these classifications at better than trained human accuracy. In this discussion, we learn about the BLS’ journey to date and what’s next. |