Chris McMasters on the Culture Shift Needed to Foster Government Innovation

In this episode of the GovAI Podcast, host Noam Maital speaks with Chris McMasters, the CIO of Corona, California, about the transformative role of AI in government. Chris shares his journey from the private sector to local government, emphasizing the importance of innovation and the challenges of integrating AI into public service. The conversation explores the cultural shifts needed to foster innovation, the complexities of vendor relationships, and the balance between risk management and creativity in adopting new technologies. Chris also discusses the future of work in government, the necessity of training employees to effectively use AI tools, and his vision for a more efficient and responsive government in the years to come.This podcast is brought to you by Darwin AI, a platform built for state and local government to help agencies adopt and manage AI responsibly.