Google commissioned IDC to conduct research on how Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) and other government AI leaders are leading in the new AI era.
62% of surveyed federal CAIOs and decision makers report that strengthening cybersecurity is a top motivator for AI investments.
According to IDC's 5-phase approach to assessing AI maturity, 50% of agencies surveyed reported high levels of AI maturity and are exploring generative AI use cases for innovation.
AI investment in cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure is predicted to deliver positive outcomes in just 9 months, the second fastest of any expected AI outcome.
Agencies report a lack of in-house AI skills and expertise is their biggest challenge at 39%. However, 68% are focused on training and retaining their workforce.
CAIOs and other agency leaders are crucial to driving AI adoption, ensuring protection of sensitive data and systems, and developing an AI-enabled workforce.
Google is addressing the skills challenge with AI training initiatives for US government workers and veterans through the Google Cloud Launchpad and AI Opportunity Fund.
AI adoption must be guided by a robust AI maturity model in order to unlock its full potential and foster organizational readiness.
To learn more about how CAIOs are leading the AI era, download The Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) Playbook: A Practical Guide for Advancing AI Innovation in Government by IDC.
AI requires leadership, and CAIOs are critical for charting this new AI era for the public good.