AI or Die: Why Government Can’t Afford to Fall Behind

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic aspiration—it's now an operational necessity in government. In the premiere episode of “Modernizing Government: The EY Insight,” filmed at the EY Center for Government Modernization in Washington, DC, Francis Rose explores how AI is driving transformation across federal agencies. Segment one features Amy Jones, EY’s U.S. Public Sector AI Lead, who unpacks the evolving risk-reward mindset shaping AI deployment. In segment two, Jones is joined by Charles Worthington, Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, to dive into how VA is implementing generative AI tools like VA GPT at scale. Together, they outline not just the technology—but the culture shift—required to fully embed AI into government workflows.