Let’s ditch the government’s ‘tech for tech’s sake’ approach

By now, we’ve all heard about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way the federal government operates. A quick scan of recent headlines shows how the government is applying AI in ways it has not done before. For example, the Food and Drug Administration has begun using AI to assist in research reviews while the Army is using a generative AI workspace to improve daily operations and the State of Wisconsin is applying AI to attract business investors to the state.

AI will undoubtedly improve efficiency and provide benefits to government workers and the citizens they serve. However, with the push to win the AI race and leverage the promises of AI and other emerging technologies, agency leaders must adopt a careful and mindful approach with an eye on security and productivity.

AI initiatives are promising, but they can also increase the government’s risk of cyber threats. Ensuring ...