GovCIO Media & Research Podcasts

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using artificial intelligence to strengthen criminal investigations and improve workforce efficiency. Eric Shen, inspector in charge of the Criminal Investigations Group, explained how investigators use AI to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns and generate insights that support complex investigations. Shen also discussed how the agency is applyin...

Cybersecurity leader and author Agatha Merle discussed her unconventional path into cybersecurity, why creating more inclusive workplaces is essential to strengthening the industry and how creativity has become one of the most important tools for cyber defenders. Merle shared lessons from interviewing more than 100 women for her book, "Cyber Like a Girl", and offered practical advice for leaders o...

The U.S. Army is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across the enterprise, from administrative operations to battlefield decision-making and logistics. As AI adoption accelerates, Army leaders are also navigating the cybersecurity and governance challenges that come with integrating the technology into mission systems. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jordan Duke, chief of the Cybersecurity Divis...

Justin Cole, director of data transparency at the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service, outlined a new initiative highlighting the nation's oldest continuously updated federal financial data ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. He explained how Treasury is expanding access to trusted spending, revenue and debt data while embracing AI as another way for the public to discover authoritativ...

Labor Department CIO and Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa joined GovCIO Media & Research at the Federal IT Efficiency Summit to discuss how the agency is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations to improve efficiency, modernize legacy systems and enhance customer services. As the department expands its use of AI, Kuppa said leaders are focused on ensuring new technologies support ex...

The administration's Genesis Mission aims to build an integrated ecosystem connecting supercomputers, AI systems and emerging quantum technologies to tackle complex challenges in scientific research. Building that interconnected system requires overcoming both cultural and technical barriers, Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Gina Tourassi told GovCIO Media & Research at the SCSP AI+Expo 2026 in Was...

Misunderstandings about the Authority to Operate (ATO) process are slowing federal technology modernization efforts and driving up costs, according to David Raley, chief digital business officer for Operation StormBreaker in the Marine Corps. Speaking at GovCIO Media & Research's Federal IT Efficiency Summit, Raley argued that many delays stem from a fundamental misconception about what receives a...

The Smithsonian began its digital transformation journey in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the Office of Digital Transformation has advanced the use of AI across the Smithsonian's research initiatives and online collections. As the institution prepares for America250 — the 250th anniversary of the United States commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on...

Artificial intelligence is helping transform how the Energy Department approaches one of its most complex challenges: cleaning up nuclear waste. At the 2026 SCSP AI+Expo, Savannah River National Laboratory Associate Laboratory Director for Environmental and Legacy Management Eric Pierce joined GovCIO Media & Research to discuss how the lab is applying AI to improve environmental monitoring, reduce...

Avni Desai is a dedicated professional at CGI, where she brings a thoughtful blend of leadership, strategic insight and a people‑centered approach to her work. Desai shared her journey from clinical practice to technology and discussed how she tackles challenges after work, such as the emotional impact of "mom guilt" and the importance of setting positive examples for children. As a mother to two...

Astronomical data presents unique challenges for artificial intelligence, often requiring specialized AI models tailored to the needs of astrophysicists and large-scale scientific research. Scientists at the Center for Astrophysics — a collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Harvard College Observatory — developed the AstroAI Institute to help researchers analyze massiv...

The General Services Administration is positioning itself as the federal government's central hub for technology acquisition ( GSA to Extend OneGov Software Deals in Next Phases ), helping agencies operate as one government through shared services and enterprisewide procurement strategies. At GovCIO Media & Research's 2026 Federal IT Efficiency Summit, Jonathan Plante, senior strategist for cloud...

Climate surveys used by the War Department like the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) are annual check-ins to assess unit morale, cohesion and leadership trust. Traditionally, these surveys take a long time to gather and analyze by leadership. A pair of Marine Corps innovators told AI GovCast that they've created a new AI–enabled survey tool prototype that is designed to give commander...

The United States Navy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into Maritime Operations Centers — balancing the need for operational agility with the rigor required for warfighting, according to Rear Adm. Susan BryerJoyner, director of the Warfighting Integration Directorate in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Speaking with AI GovCast, BryerJoyner said Navy leadership is f...

The Air Force's Cyber Resiliency Office for Control Systems (CROCS) is translating high-level Pentagon cyber directives into operational steps to secure control systems across the department. Technical Director Daryl Haegley said the office was created to close a long‑standing policy gap to secure operational technology (OT). The Department of the Air Force has spent more than a year assembling st...

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is modernizing its electronic health record (EHR) systems while strengthening cybersecurity to protect sensitive patient data. IHS CISO Benjamin Koshy joined GovCIO Media & Research at CyberScape: The Federal Cybersecurity Summit to discuss how his agency is building a culture of cyber awareness among clinicians and staff. Koshy also outlined the challenges of secur...

The global supply chain supporting U.S. military operations faces persistent cyber threats from adversaries targeting both government systems and the broader industrial base. Speaking at the CyberScape Federal Cybersecurity Summit in April, Defense Logistics Agency CIO Adarryl Roberts said the agency is prioritizing efforts to secure small suppliers while protecting AI-driven decision pipelines. R...

JoJo D, The Chaos Guru, in conversation with Taylor Kelley, business development director at GDIT, discussed what it really takes to stay grounded in the high-pressure world of cybersecurity and tech. Kelley shares her path as a young professional in a male-dominated field, opening up about imposter syndrome, earning credibility and learning to use her voice. The discussion goes beyond career grow...

The Army is accelerating its push to operationalize artificial intelligence, moving beyond experimentation to deliver mission-ready capabilities at scale. The service's Project ARIA targets high-value use cases to reduce administrative friction and deploy AI tools directly to soldiers faster. Enterprise Cloud Management Agency CTO Gabe Chiulli explained how the initiative is reshaping the service'...

The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to deliver new capabilities to the battlefield. At Fort Bragg, the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps launched the Lt. Gen. James Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) to bridge the gap between frontline needs and the acquisition process. Rob Braun, CTO of the XVIII Airborne Corps, told GovCast the JIOP is reshaping how the Army defines and delivers operational requir...

Tommy Gardner, CTO of HP Federal, joined us at CyberScape: The Federal Cybersecurity Summit to discuss the growing risks of adversarial AI as agencies accelerate adoption of the tech across mission-critical environments. He outlined how how threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in AI systems, from manipulating training data to probing model weaknesses. He also shared how agencies and organi...

The Administrative Office of the Courts is using GIS to integrate security systems, enhance safety and improve the visitor experience. Kyle Yoder, threat management branch chief within the Judiciary Security Division, said GIS technology is helping the agency integrate applications that support incident management, public safety and physical security operations. Speaking with GovCIO Media & Resear...

Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. More than 90% of service members who die from uncontrolled bleeding do so before reaching a medical facility. At GovCIO Media & Research's Defense IT Summit, Jacques Reifman explained how APPRAISE, an AI-enabled decision support system, helps combat medics triage casualties near the point of injury and assess hemorrhage risk....

After a three-year pause of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program, the VA resumed rollout this past weekend with a renewed focus on governance, user experience and measurable outcomes. Deputy Secretary and Acting CIO Paul Lawrence joined HealthCast to discuss what the department learned during the pause and how those insights are shaping a more di...

The CDC is taking a major step forward in its approach to artificial intelligence with the release of a new four-year AI strategy, aimed at strengthening public health capabilities and modernizing data use across the agency. Outgoing acting Chief AI Officer Travis Hoppe discussed how years of foundational work have positioned the CDC to responsibly adopt and scale AI technologies. He underscored t...