In this episode, Iā€™m joined by Nikhil Deshpande, Chief Digital and AI Officer at the Georgia Technology Authority. He shares his journey to becoming a CAIO and discusses the challenges and opportunities in the role, highlighting the need for inspiration, talent attraction, collaboration and communication.

Nikhil discusses ethics, responsible AI use and workforce upskilling. He also addresses talent requirements and the fulfillment of public sector work, stressing the importance of simplicity and plain language messaging.

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Key Takeaways:
00:00 – 01:59 – Introductions
07:49 Why AI roles must integrate across technologies and functions.
08:24 Strong AI governance and regulation are critical.
16:12 Strategic partnerships with the Aspen Institute to tackle workforce challenges.
17:14 The role of AI in addressing workforce shortages in government.
34:42 The value of asking ā€œwhy?ā€ before implementing AI solutions.
40:16 The role diversity and inclusion play in driving AI innovation.
46:32 Navigating security and privacy concerns in AI deployment.
53:56 How multi-modal AI is filling gaps in public sector services.
54:02 Emerging trends in AI and their impact on public sector innovation.
1:02:30 The importance of ethics in AI alongside technological advancements.

Resources Mentioned:
Nikhil Deshpande – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikofthehill/
Aspen Institute – https://www.aspeninstitute.org/
Georgia Technology Authority – https://gta.georgia.gov/

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