Josh Tyrangiel with Patt Morrison: When AI Meets Government: Promise, Panic, and the Work in Between

Veteran journalist, media executive, and author Josh Tyrangiel joins acclaimed journalist and columnist Patt Morrison for a timely conversation on the promises and perils of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on government, democracy, and everyday life.Drawing on reporting for his new book, AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter, Tyrangiel explores how AI is already transforming healthcare, education, public services, and civic institutions while also raising urgent questions about regulation, employment, misinformation, and democratic governance. The discussion examines how society can harness AI's benefits while mitigating its risks in an era of rapid technological change.Topics include:• How artificial intelligence is reshaping government and public services• The opportunities and risks posed by AI for democracy and society• AI regulation, public trust, and the role of government oversight• The future of jobs, education, and the workforce in the age of AI• Healthcare breakthroughs and real-world applications of AI• Data privacy, misinformation, and cybersecurity concerns• The role of technology companies in shaping public policy• Why human judgment, creativity, and civic engagement still matter in an AI-driven world