AI, Government Innovation and Leadership in a Risk-Averse World with Robyn Scott

What can founders learn from the hardest environment in the world to innovate – the government? Robyn Scott has spent the last decade helping governments transform through technology. As CEO of Apolitical, she works with over half a million public servants across 160+ countries, helping them adopt AI and build smarter institutions.In this episode of Building Iconic, Robyn explains why most AI transformations fail, and what leaders must do differently.In this episode, we explore:(01:03) Robyn Scott’s background(05:59) How AI can empower work and policymaking(08:05) The real challenges of using AI in government(12:22) Why risk aversion slows government innovation(14:28) Why AI should augment people, not replace them(17:55) Using AI to free humans for complex work(23:53) AI disruption versus the pace of government(27:21) Leadership readiness in the age of AI(28:15) The top priorities for leveraging AI technology(31:50) Navigating diplomacy and cultural nuance with AI(34:59) AI and the future of deliberative democracy(38:55) AI risks and parenting in the digital age(41:06) A vision for AI-powered planning tools(45:06) Designing change through collaborationResources mentioned:Apolitical Website: http://apolitical.co/home/Apolitical Government AI Campus: https://apolitical.co/en/pages/government-ai-campusWEF AI Global Alliance: https://initiatives.weforum.org/ai-global-alliance/homeEnjoyed this episode?If this episode resonated, subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend navigating career, family, or creative transitions. Leaving a review helps more people find these conversations.