The Civil Review Podcast

Should Local Governments Adopt AI? Video

The Civil Review Podcast

Show Notes

Polco recently announced its new product Polly, the first and only AI data analyst designed for the public sector. Polly is part of the AI renaissance to enhance data-driven decision-making and efficiency across all industries, including local government. Polco’s new tool addresses some valid reasons why some public sector officials may be generally hesitant to adopt AI technology. In this episode, Angelica and Jessie discuss those fears and how well-trained AI can overcome uncertainty surrounding privacy, validity, the potential for bias, and more.

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