Integrating AI across the govt while minimizing disruptions to employees and services - takes genius of both mind and humanity

Having grown up in tech for the past 40 years and experiencing new tech being successfully rolled out multiple times a year, Change Management 101 has been the key to gaining the greatest efficiencies from the new tech while at the same time minimizing disruptions to employees, customers and services.

As AI makes it's way across the US government - Change Management is essential to ensure that AI is being applied where greatest efficiencies can be had while bringing along the people who are needed to ensure AI's lasting success verses simply cutting for the sake of cutting and automating chaos as quickly as possible - which will in the end result in even greater government spend and inefficiencies.

Looking at the benefits of AI when applied to the government, the one time AI investment and what future AI enhanced jobs look like - the following is a summary from Chat GPT:

Summary of U.S. Government Spending and AI Impact

1. Annual Government Spending: The U.S. federal government spends approximately $6.4 trillion per year.
2. Annual Savings with AI Implementation: Implementing AI across all departments could save up to $41 billion annually by automating routine tasks, increasing operational efficiency, and reducing labor costs.
3. One-Time AI Investment Required: An estimated $32 billion in discretionary spending is projected for AI innovation across non-defense agencies, in addition to the $3.3 billion already allocated for AI contracts in fiscal year 2022. Total One-Time Investment: Approximately $35.3 billion.

This strategic investment in AI would result in significant cost savings and efficiency gains, modernizing government operations while supporting workforce transitions to new AI-enhanced roles.

Potential Annual Savings and Efficiency Gains:

• Labor Efficiency: A Deloitte analysis suggests that with adequate investment, AI could free up approximately 30% of the government workforce's time within five to seven years, leading to substantial labor cost reductions.
• Operational Cost Reduction: A report indicates that AI implementation could save federal agencies up to $41 billion annually by automating routine tasks and improving efficiency.

Transition of Roles by Department:

As AI automates certain functions, employees can be retrained for new roles that oversee and enhance AI systems. Below is a list of a few roles in various government departments and their AI-enhanced counterparts:

Department Prior Role New AI-Enhanced Role

Department of the Treasury Tax Examiner ->AI Systems Auditor

Department of Health and Human Services Medical Records Technician -> AI Health Data Analyst

Department of Defense Intelligence Analyst -> AI Systems Trainer

Department of Justice Paralegal -> AI Legal Research Specialist

Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol Agent -> AI Surveillance Coordinator

Considerations:

• Ethical and Transparent Implementation: Develop clear guidelines to ensure AI systems operate fairly and transparently, maintaining public trust.
• Employee Training and Support: Invest in comprehensive training programs to equip employees with the necessary skills for AI-enhanced roles, ensuring a smooth transition.