AI in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation and Security

Join J. Richard Jones on the latest episode of CGE Radio as he welcomes Cate Takemori, Head of Public Sector, Microsoft Canada for a discussion about current AI adoption in the Canadian public sector. As the Public Sector Lead, Catherine "Cate" Takemori leads a team of dedicated professionals focussed on empowering governments, educators and healthcare organizations in Canada with cutting-edge technology and services for effective digital transformation. With over 20 years at Microsoft, Cate began as the first dedicated Healthcare seller in Canadian Public Sector. Her journey encompasses diverse roles in Strategy, Change Management, Business, and Sales across Commercial and Public sectors. Most recently, she led the Customer Success Account team. Cate champions diverse and inclusive teams, prioritizing meaningful relationships and a people-first approach. Passionate about learning and growth, she embraces challenges with a growth mindset. Outside work, Cate resides in Coquitlam, BC, with her husband and two sons, indulging in her love for cooking and reading. Microsoft creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. In this episode: How AI adoption is reshaping government operations? Notable examples of AI implementation in Canadian government agencies The "Bring Your Own AI" (BYOAI) trend Key considerations for responsible AI deployment AI adoption and literacy within the public sector And more!

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AI in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation and Security is an episode from Canadian Government Executive Radio by Laskey Hart.

This episode is 23:48 long.

This episode was published on Jun 26, 2024.

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