AI, Government, and the Future Corner Alliance

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we are joined by Nathan Manzotti, Director of Data Analytics and AI Centers of Excellence at the General Services Administration (GSA), to discuss the current state and future potential of AI in the federal government. They explore GSA's role in enabling AI adoption across agencies, key initiatives like AI training and communities of practice, and the challenges of attracting AI talent in government. Nathan also shares his insights on the need for collaboration between government, industry, academia, and nonprofits to drive responsible AI innovation.

Brian Morrison, Former LLM Specialist and Liaison at the Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to discuss the transformative potential of AI, especially generative AI, in cybersecurity and defense. They explore current and future applications of AI in the DOD and Air Force, infrastructure and policy considerations, ethical frameworks, and international collaboration around AI. Brian also shares advice for aspiring innovators looking to leverage AI for defense applications.

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, Alan Pentz goes solo to reflect on some of the big themes that he has learned from the podcast so far, including the regulatory challenges surrounding AI, the importance of energy in powering the technology, AI's future in mobile devices, and the potential profit landscape.

Kevin Surace, Chairman and CTO of Appvance.ai, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to delve into the impact of AI on various industries, the future of employment, and the challenges of trust in AI systems. They also discuss the potential of generative AI, how to address the technology's risks to ensure safety use and the government's role in certifying trust in AI.

Rodrigo Loureiro, Chief Executive Officer of Cyber Connective Corporation, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to discuss the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity and its impact on governments. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, detect cyber threats, and improve cybersecurity posture. Rodrigo also touches upon the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with AI.

Julian Jacobs, a Research Lead for the Oxford Group on AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Inequality and Society at Oxford Martin School, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to explore the economic effects of AI, the potential inequalities that AI may bring, and the need to address job displacement. They also navigate the importance of government support in creating a strong middle class and the significance of human skills in the AI age.