Engaging Employees and the Public in Federal AI Projects
Involving employees and the public in federal AI projects is essential for fostering transparency and trust. Here are six steps to help.
Posts Tagged: innovation
Using AI and Geospatial Technology to Inventory ADA Curb Ramps in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County, Nebraska, used artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic information systems (GIS) to save time and money in its inventory of ADA curb ramps.
The Government Workplace Makeover
Over the past several years, agencies have developed a feel for technology that encourages a successful hybrid workforce. Now the conversation has turned to physical workspaces: how to accommodate employee expectations. Here’s how one agency is innovating.
Technology Can Promote DEI in Prisons
Despite recent progress with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, one largely minority demographic — the incarcerated — lags behind. Prioritizing DEI principles in prisons starts by equipping incarcerated individuals for success as soon as they enter a facility.
Think of Your Constituents as End Users
Community engagement increases when agencies think of residents as end users, not just beneficiaries of government services.
The Pitfalls of Building Your Own Generative AI Solution
The allure of building your own generative AI applications may be irresistible — but it’s not as straightforward as it seems.
ARPA-H: Igniting Healthcare Innovation
A new Department of Health & Human Services agency, ARPA-H, is laser-focused on biomedical breakthroughs and innovations that could redefine healthcare in this country. Here’s how ARPA-H is doing it.
Banning Generative AI Won’t Work
Blanket bans or prohibitions against government agency use of generative AI won’t work. The recent Executive Order on AI takes a much more effective approach to guiding agencies on the proper way to adopt this new technology.
Government Agencies Need Generative AI Laboratories
Government agencies need room to find out the best uses of AI to achieve their goals and to help those they serve. They need AI laboratories that provide a safe space to experiment, to find out what works, and — maybe more importantly — what doesn’t.
How to Implement Innovations
Innovation is more than a process: It’s a culture. Here’s how Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation and Technology makes it happen.