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AI Isn’t Magic: The Truth About GovTech and Custom Software

Abhijit Verekar

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AI may be the hottest topic in GovTech, but much of today’s conversation is being shaped by rebranded legacy vendors, recycled “experts,” and custom development disguised as artificial intelligence. In this episode, we unpack how custom software has quietly resurfaced under the umbrella of AI and why government leaders should approach these promises with healthy skepticism.

We explore why agencies moved away from heavily customized systems 20 years ago, how the SaaS era changed expectations, and why the industry is now drifting back toward bespoke builds that create new shadow IT risks. We also break down the fundamentals that still matter—vision, baselines, data hygiene, process alignment, and change management—and why none of these can be skipped simply because AI is involved.

AI can enhance great software, but it cannot replace strategy or foundational work. Leaders who understand the difference will avoid the cycle of tech debt that burned the public sector decades ago.

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