Managing AI Adoption in Government

Discover the transformative power of AI in government with our special guest, Jennifer Saha, CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies. Jennifer helps shed light on the differences between traditional AI and generative AI, the impact of AI on jobs and contracts, and the regulatory landscape at state and federal levels.  
 
We also uncover the pivotal role of California's Department of Technology as a central hub for AI development, offering essential resources such as training and risk assessments. Jennifer shares crucial advice for government agencies and vendors preparing to integrate AI technologies, emphasizing the importance of readiness and transparency.  

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Key points covered: 

Adoption of AI in government: Jennifer Saha, CEO of Golden Bridge Strategies, shares her experience working in both government and the private sector, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into government operations. 

Generative AI: Emphasizing the distinction between traditional AI and generative AI, Jennifer notes that generative AI is a revolutionary technology that the government is eager to adopt. That said, the implementation process is slow due to various hurdles. 

Job impact: Jennifer believes that AI will not replace jobs in the government sector. Instead, employees will spend more time overseeing AI outcomes rather than generating work themselves. 

Regulations and compliance: Jennifer discusses the regulatory landscape for AI in the U.S. and how it compares with Europe. Currently, there is a patchwork of rules across different states and jurisdictions, making it challenging for companies to navigate. 

Future of AI in government: Jennifer is optimistic about the future impact of AI on government services and employees. She advises government agencies to get familiar with AI and for vendors to be prepared for transparency and regulatory hurdles. 

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Find the transcript and show notes at:

Transcript - https://www.juniper.net/us/en/the-feed/topics/ai-and-machine-learning/the-q-and-ai-navigating-ai-adoption-in-government-insights-from-jennifer-saha.html

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Where to find Jennifer Saha?

Website - https://goldenbridgestrategies.com/about/jennifer-saha/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-saha 

Where to find Bob Friday?

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfriday/

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