Episode 2: Dustin Haisler on AI Legislation, Responsible Regulation, and AI Empowerment

Episode 1: Transforming Aurora into "America's Smartest City" with Michael Pegues

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Noam Maital

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."

Episode 3: Mayor Brett Gailey on Transforming Public Service with AI

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Noam Maital

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.

Episode 4: Chris McMasters on the Culture Shift Needed to Foster Government Innovation

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Noam Maital

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.