1、Government in the AI eraEnabling missions from defense and security to public health,education,and citizen servicesIBM Institute for Business Value|Research BriefForewordThroughout history,governments have been the architects of progress.From space programs that lifted humanity beyond Earth to the c
2、reation of the internet that connected us,public institutions have consistently driven global transformation.Each leap forward began with a shared vision and the courage to act boldly,even during uncertain times.Today,artificial intelligence marks the next great inflection point.By 2030,AI will not
3、merely support public missions,it will shape them.While this technology will not solve every challenge facing governments and society today,it will be instrumental to every government missionfrom defense and security to healthcare,education,and citizen services.But realizing AIs potential requires g
4、overnments to prepare institutions,infrastructure,data,and people today.AI will never replace the dedication,judgment,or empathy that defines public leadership.What it can dowhen implemented responsibly and strategicallyis amplify the ability of public servants to deliver impact at scale,anticipate
5、crises,and deliver more tailored services and experiences for constituents.When guided by human-centered purpose and public trust,AI can become one of the greatest instruments of progress our societies have ever known.By investing boldly,leading ethically,and acting together,we can build governments
6、 that are not only more efficient and secure,but more personal,more inclusive,and more resilient.I would like to thank the authors of this report,the 100 senior government executives who shared their perspectives through our research,and the many Fellows from our partner,the National Academy of Publ