In this CAIO Connect Podcast, Vinay Singh, the Chief AI Officer and Chief Financial Officer at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), shares insights on how AI transforms government operations. From tackling homelessness to advancing innovation responsibly, Vinay shares his inspiring journey, HUD’s mission-driven use of AI, and valuable lessons for aspiring AI leaders. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, policymaker, or future Chief AI Officer, this episode is packed with insights into the revolutionary potential of AI in public services.

Time Stamps:
00:00 – 00:50 Episode Recap
00:51 – Introduction
02:29 – Vinay’s journey to becoming Chief AI Officer
04:44 – Leadership lessons for aspiring CAIOs
06:42 – AI use cases at HUD: Document summarization and chatbots
09:10 – AI’s role in HUD’s mission and public service
18:25 – Balancing innovation and ethics in AI
22:51 – Change management: Forming, storming, norming, and performing
25:13 – AI’s potential to transform public service delivery
26:25 – Defence and offense strategy with AI
28:48 – AI’s role in tackling homelessness and affordable housing
33:00 – What Vinay looks for in AI talent
36:08 – Interagency collaboration and external partnerships
40:00 – Closing remarks: The future of AI in public service

Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-vijay-singh-b441023b/
https://www.hud.gov/ai
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hud/mycompany/

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