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GovAI Podcast
Listen in to Anthony Fisher, Department of Revenue Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence Lead at the State of Colorado, and Jiri Rutner, Homelessness Solutions Enterprise Manager at the City of San Jose, discuss their involvement as founding board members of the GovAI Coalition, and how to approach innovating from within government.
Listen in to Noam Maital and Micheal Pegues discussing Michael's transition from the private to the public sector, and how he is making Aurora IL "America's smartest city."
Listen in to Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler discussing the push for AI legislation across the United States and how to responsibly regulate AI use in government without discouraging innovation.
In this episode, Noam Maital and Mayor of Lake Stevens, Brett Gailey, explore how AI is reshaping public service by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and preserving institutional knowledge, all while emphasizing the importance of data quality, governance, and workforce education.
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, host Noam Maital speaks with Chris McMasters, the CIO of Corona, California, about the transformative role of AI in government. Chris shares his journey from the private sector to local government, emphasizing the importance of innovation and the challenges of integrating AI into public service. The conversation explores the cultural shifts needed to foster innovation, the complexities of vendor relationships, and the balance between risk management and creativity in adopting new technologies.
In this conversation, Noam Maital interviews Sophia Moore, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at COTA, about the integration of AI and technology in public transit. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of using AI to enhance customer service, the importance of data governance, and the cultural changes required to upskill the workforce. Sophia shares insights on the future of COTA and how technology will play a crucial role in providing better public transit services in Central Ohio.
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital speaks with Rachel Stern, founder and CEO of GovTech Venture, about the transformative role of AI in government technology. They discuss Rachel's journey in the GovTech space, the challenges faced by government agencies in adopting new technologies, and the unique dynamics of selling to government entities. The conversation also explores the implications of AI on public services, the importance of understanding product market fit, and the future of AI in government operations.
Innovation
AI is bifurcating along a new “Wallace Line”: the U.S. champions an open, chaotic swarm of competing models, while China embeds state-aligned mega-platforms into its super-apps. As with past e-commerce and SaaS splits, hybrid regions will choose sides—but history suggests the adaptable, open approach tends to spread farther.
General
In late 2023, a story surfaced revealing that OpenAI had created a tool called Whisper, allegedly used to transcribe the entire YouTube library. This raised serious copyright concerns.
What should I eat this week? How should I cut my hair? Where should I take my family on vacation? What’s the best way to fix my shower grout? These are just some of the questions journalist Kashmir Hill handed over to generative AI in an experiment she documented in The New York Times—an attempt to see just how well artificial intelligence could handle everyday decisions.
Government
It’s 2025. Everyone’s buzzing about AI, especially when it comes to public safety or transportation in the public sector.
In the 1980s, a government job in Saudi Arabia wasn’t just common—it was expected. Over 70% of Saudi citizens were employed by the state, anchoring an economy built almost entirely on oil.
AI Guides
This guide provides a structured framework for agencies to comply with the law while enabling centralized, scalable governance, designed to uphold innovation and continuity of service.
PR
In 1930, John Maynard Keynes warned that the world was heading toward a future of “technological unemployment”—a state where machines would render human labor obsolete. He predicted that within a century, advances in technology could reduce the average workweek to 15 hours, as productivity soared and economies became self-sustaining. Spoiler alert: we’re five years away from his hundred-year horizon, and most of us are still burning through 40–60 hour weeks while texting ChatGPT to summarize our meetings.
Budget cuts at federal agencies and a deregulatory push from the Trump administration are changing the dynamics of government oversight. Instead of Washington setting the rules, state and local governments are being asked to step up.
"The kids are not alright," a recent podcast episode from Honestly focusing on gentle parenting, struck a chord with me—not because of its insights into parenting, but because it perfectly captures the unease I feel about our education system in the age of AI.
If you’ve been following federal budget news, it’s no secret that the United States is facing a ballooning deficit.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous in our daily lives. Yet, as remarkable as these advancements are, AI scientists themselves admit a disturbing truth: they do not fully understand how AI "thinks."
Government is here to stay, and if we can find ways to introduce technology that fosters efficiency, transparency, and equitable access, we’ll have taken a massive step toward reimagining how society functions at its most fundamental levels.
One of the harshest criticisms of generative AI (GenAI) has been its tendency to fabricate information when it doesn't know the answer - a phenomenon often labeled "hallucination."
In the classic "trolley problem," you're forced to decide: divert a train to save multiple children at the cost of one adult's life, or do nothing and allow the children to die.
Healthcare
AI has the power to revolutionize women’s healthcare.
The Grand Canyon stretches before us as a testament to nature's relentless power—a chasm carved over millions of years by the persistent flow of the Colorado River.
Artificial Intelligence isn't just a buzzword or the latest tech fad; it's becoming an integral part of our everyday lives
Crossing the Chasm of Mistrust: Unraveling Public Perception of AI Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon. On one side lies the promise of artificial intelligence — a land of streamlined public services, efficient governance, and unprecedented innovation.
Consider the US healthcare programs, Medicare and Medicaid. Some 65,748,292 million are enrolled in Medicare; and 74,640,222 are enrolled in Medicaid.
It’s a question that’s been asked for years: will AI replace jobs? The answer isn’t as clear as we might hope — yes and no. Recent reports paint a complex picture.
Embracing the AI-Driven Industrial Revolution In 2005, entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil predicted the occurrence of a ‘singularity’ — when machine intelligence surpasses that of humans. He said it would happen in 2045. He now thinks it may be close at hand.
To streamline and speed up the government procurement tango, it takes three. Government (demand); Business (supply); and AI.
AI at a Crossroads: What the Biden-to-Trump administration change could mean for State and Local Agencies The federal approach to AI policy is shifting, and for state and local agencies, it may be time to fasten their seatbelts.
Building AI for the People: A Call to Action “...that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the Earth.”
Build It and They Will Come? Not Anymore. For a while, the dominant approach to AI language models has been “Field of Dreams”—build it, and they will come.
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