How cloud-powered AI is transforming the US government

AI is transforming the US government, and it’s powered by cloud

The US government (USG) is a hotbed of AI innovation right now, and that innovation is powered by cloud. In this episode, David Linthicum talks with Google Cloud’s Scott Frohman and Deloitte’s Vishal Kapur about how various USG agencies are using cloud as a force multiplier for their AI-fueled efforts to remake their agencies to better serve a modern nation. The trio discusses how the USG is leveraging AI and cloud, the benefits and challenges in the journey, and the future of cloud-powered AI.

It's an exciting time to be able to leverage these technologies and make a real impact. So, the business case is quite compelling.

Scott Frohman is the head of Defense Programs at Google Cloud. He is a federal business and program leader who has impacted hundreds of government programs and organizations with mission-oriented AI, business, and infrastructure solutions. Scott has served IC, DoD, civilian, S&L, and commercial markets. He holds degrees in engineering, computer science, and global business.

Vishal Kapur is a principal in the Strategy & Analytics practice for Deloitte Consulting LLP and serves as the US Google Cloud lead alliance partner for Government & Public Services (GPS), where he is responsible for driving market offerings and solutions to drive digital transformation.

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