Quantum Technology and Homeland Security

Submitted by on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 11:34

The development of quantum technology has the potential to reshape the world’s economic and social landscape. The U.S. government understands the national security importance of developing this field and has already invested significant resources in developing quantum information science. Quantum technology holds significant promise for enhancing the homeland security sector through improved cybersecurity, threat detection, disaster response, and infrastructure resilience.  

Implementing Generative AI in Government: Challenges and Opportunities

Submitted by on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 06:30

Generative AI refers to algorithms that can create realistic content such as images, text, music, and videos by learning from existing data patterns.  Generative AI does more than just create content, it also serves as a user-friendly interface for other AI tools, making complex results easy to understand and use. Generative AI transforms analysis and prediction results into personalized formats, improving explainability by converting complicated data into understandable content.

Weekly Roundup: October 21-25, 2024

Submitted by on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 12:04

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Pursuing IT and Digital Transformation at the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Submitted by on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:55

Recently, Marcela Escobar-Alava, chief information officer and Betsy Beaumon, chief transformation officer from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) joined me on The Business of Government Hour to discuss the agency's ongoing transformation efforts, how they are working together to shape a new operating mode delivering innovative digital services to the public.

Navigating Generative AI in Government

Submitted by on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:00

On behalf of the IBM Center for The Business of Government, we are pleased to release this new report: Navigating Generative AI in Government by Professor Dr. Alexander Richter, Wellington School of Business and Government, Victoria University of Wellington.

Professor Dr. Alexander Richter

Submitted by on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:00

Professor Alexander Richter specializes in the transformative impact of IT in workplace settings, aiming to enhance organisational efficiency and employee wellbeing. His current research focuses on human-AI collaboration, highlighting the role of context, adaptive practices, and ethical considerations.

Thriving in the Unknown: Navigating Disruption and Uncertainty with Terence Mauri

Submitted by on Tue, 10/22/2024 - 09:48

In today's rapidly changing world, disruption is the norm rather than the exception. Leaders are increasingly confronted with the challenges and opportunities presented by disruption.

Marcela Escobar-Alava and Betsy Beaumon

Submitted by on Tue, 10/22/2024 - 07:48

Marcela Escobar-Alava serves as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Social Security Administration (SSA). As SSA’s senior information and technology executive, Escobar-Alava oversees the day-to-day activities of SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy and Transformation, managing a $2B budget and a team of approximately 6,000 government and contract team members.

Leveraging the Upside of Disruption with Terence Mauri

Submitted by on Mon, 10/21/2024 - 05:41
How can leaders better handle this disruption? What skills and mindset do they need? How can we discern the upside to disruption and see it as a strategic advantage? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Terence Mauri, author of THE UPSIDE OF DISRUPTION: THE PATH TO LEADING AND THRIVING IN THE UNKNOWN.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, February 3, 2025 - 10:24
Author: 
Terence Mauri
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Terence Mauri, The Upside of Disruption

Submitted by on Mon, 10/21/2024 - 05:17
Terence Mauri, one of the world’s leading experts and keynote speakers on Leadership, AI, and Disruption, inspires and motivates teams to thrive in ever-changing contexts. Thinkers50 has described Terence as “an influential and outspoken thinker on the future of leadership.”

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