Mythbusters: What AI Is and What It Isn't

Introducing Machine Momentum, a podcast where we aim to demystify artificial intelligence and machine learning for government leaders once and for all. On this pilot episode, GovExec President Constance Sayers sits down with Jim Smid, Chief Technology Officer of Iron Bow Technologies, to discuss what AI is — and what it isn’t. 

Artificial Intelligence: Two words we’ve all heard before. But when asked to actually explain what this technology does and how it impacts our lives, how many people can offer up a comprehensive answer?

Not too many, it turns out. One report from Qualtrics found just 10% of people consider themselves experts when it comes to AI. Meanwhile, more than half have a vague sense of what it is but don’t consider themselves to be an expert on the topic. And 30% have heard of it but don’t actually know what it is. 

It’s time to change that. Introducing Machine Momentum, a podcast where we aim to demystify artificial intelligence and machine learning for government leaders once and for all.

On this pilot episode, GovExec President Constance Sayers sits down with Jim Smid, Chief Technology Officer of Iron Bow Technologies, to discuss what AI is — and what it isn’t. Tune into their conversation by listening to the full episode below. And be sure to download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud to take Machine Momentum with you on your favorite device. 

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