AI promises efficiency and better public service delivery, but how realistic is that promise today?

This week on Feds At the Edge, our panel of experts take a grounded look at what it really takes to implement AI responsibly and effectively across government.

Chris Bunton, CIO, Texas Dept of Agriculture, cautions that past technology shifts – like the move to cloud – often took years to deliver a return on investment, reminding agencies to weigh AI’s costs and sustainability.

Natalie Buda Smith, Director of Digital Strategy, Library of Congress, shares how the nation’s largest data repository—over 193 petabytes—underscores the need to capture the right data and ensure systems can talk to each other. And Jonathan Alboum, Federal CTO, ServiceNow, stresses that real change starts at the top, with leaders who empower users and drive change through vision and accountability.

Tune in on your favorite podcast today as we explore why strong governance, clear policy, and constant reevaluation are essential to realizing AI’s promise in the federal space.

To view this webinar: Tangible Steps for Government Transformation.

Featured Speakers:

Jill Reilly, Acting Chief Innovation Officer, NARA

Jill Reilly
Acting Chief Innovation Officer,
National Archives & Records Admin.
Chris Bunton, Chief Information Officer, Texas Department of Agriculture

Chris Bunton
Chief Information Officer,
Texas Department of Agriculture
Natalie Buda Smith, Director of Digital Strategy, Library of Congress

Natalie Buda Smith
Director of Digital Strategy,
Library of Congress
Jonathan Alboum, Former CIO at USDA & Federal CTO, ServiceNow

Jonathan Alboum
Former CIO at USDA & Federal CTO,
ServiceNow
Michael Kennedy, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

Michael Kennedy
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider

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