The AI Steward

Is AI code free speech, and who controls it? Josh Janis breaks down the case that could decide how AI systems are allowed to make decisions around bias and discrimination.

What happens when AI is trusted without oversight? A real client story and the cost of running without guardrails.

AI is already shaping how we think. This episode looks at what happens when the line between using the tool and relying on its starts to fade.

Where is AI actually showing up in government? In this episode of The AI Steward, Joshua Janis breaks down the OECD’s 11 core functions of AI in government, including where adoption is already happening and where it is likely to expand.

Where should public-sector AI actually begin? Joshua Janis looks at what needs to be in place before adoption moves forward and why that foundation matters more than the tools themselves.

What does real AI implementation require now? In Episode 1 of The AI Steward, Joshua Janis explores the shift from broad AI experimentation to real-world implementation across public and private sectors. The conversation covers infrastructure readiness, workforce upskilling, practical governance, data quality, risk management, and the human decisions shaping responsible AI adoption.