Why Federal Agencies Can’t Wait for Perfect Infrastructure to Deploy AI

Federal agencies are rapidly expanding their use of artificial intelligence, but legacy infrastructure, acquisition processes and workforce challenges can complicate adoption. Former FBI CIO Gordon Bitko, now executive vice president for public sector at the Information Technology Industry Council, explains why agencies should focus on practical AI use cases instead of waiting for complete modernization. He discusses using AI to better understand government data, rethinking business processes, moving successful pilots to scale and preparing for unexpected resource demands. Bitko also explains why data integration and workforce readiness are critical measures of progress as agencies layer new AI capabilities onto legacy systems.

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