The GovAI Podcast
Welcome to The GovAI Podcast - where innovation meets governance. Are we ready for a future where artificial intelligence powers our cities and shapes our communities? Join us as we go beyond buzzwords to unravel the mysteries of AI adoption in the public sector. From groundbreaking success stories to lessons learned from government failures, we explore how technology is redefining what it means to serve and be served. This isn't just about tech - it's about the people behind the policies, the challenges of implementing cutting-edge AI tools, and the untapped potential of a workforce ready to embrace change. If you're eager to peek behind the curtain of government and discover how AI could transform our world, this podcast is your guide to a revolution in the making.
Episodes
14 episodes
S2E6 - Anh Selissen - Inside the Agency Running 200 AI Use Cases at Once
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler are joined by Anh Selissen, Chief Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation and a disruptive innovator running one of the largest, most complex public sec...
S2E5 - Andrew Ngui - How Should Government Actually Adopt AI?
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler are joined by Andrew Ngui, Chief Digital Officer for the City of Kansas City and a leader at the intersection of digital innovation, data, and responsible AI adoption.A...
S2E4 - Micah Gaudet - How AI Is Actually Used Inside Local Government
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler are joined by Micah Gaudet, Deputy Chief Manager and Chief Public Safety Officer for the City of Maricopa, Arizona and a leading voice on practical AI adoption inside governme...
S2E3 - Amit Elazari - Who Actually Shapes AI Policy?
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital is joined by Dr. Amit Elazari, Co-Founder and CEO of Open Policy and a leading voice at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and global policy.Amit brings a unique perspective from both...
S2E2 - Benjamin Palacio - The Real Impact of AI on Government Jobs
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler are joined by Benjamin Palacio, Senior IT Analyst for Placer County, California and a longtime practitioner on the frontlines of government AI.Ben has been build...
S2E1 - Is AI Moving Faster than Government?
Season 2 of the GovAI Podcast is here.AI is evolving faster than government policy, procurement, and regulation can keep up and that gap is creating both massive opportunity and real risk.In this kickoff episode, Noam Maital and D...
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Denise Reilly-Hughes on Navigating Technology in Government
In this episode of the GovAI podcast, Denise Reilly-Hughes, Vermont's Chief Information Officer, discusses her transition from the private sector to government, emphasizing the importance of a human-centric approach to technology. She highlight...
Anthony Fisher and Jiri Rutner on Innovating from Within Government
Listen in to Anthony Fisher, Department of Revenue Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence Lead at the State of Colorado, and Jiri Rutner, Homelessness Solutions Enterprise Manager at the City of San Jose, discuss their involvement as found...
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Rachel Stern on the Implications of AI on Public Services, and Her Journey as a Govtech Investor
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, Noam Maital speaks with Rachel Stern, founder and CEO of GovTech Venture, about the transformative role of AI in government technology. They discuss Rachel's journey in the GovTech space, the challenges fac...
Sophia Mohr on Integrating AI in Public Transit
In this conversation, Noam Maital interviews Sophia Moore, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at COTA, about the integration of AI and technology in public transit. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of using AI to enhance custo...
Chris McMasters on the Culture Shift Needed to Foster Government Innovation
In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, host Noam Maital speaks with Chris McMasters, the CIO of Corona, California, about the transformative role of AI in government. Chris shares his journey from the private sector to local government, emphasiz...
Mayor Brett Gailey on Transforming Public Service with AI
In this episode, Noam Maital and Mayor of Lake Stevens, Brett Gailey, explore how AI is reshaping public service by improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and preserving institutional knowledge, all while emphasizing the importance of...
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Dustin Haisler on AI Legislation, Responsible Regulation, and AI Empowerment
Listen in to Noam Maital and Dustin Haisler discussing the push for AI legislation across the United States and how to responsibly regulate AI use in government without discouraging innovation.
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