AI-Curious with Jeff Wilser
How Governments Can Leverage AI for Good, w/ Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
26 Sep 2024
In this episode of AI-Curious, Jeff Wilser is joined by Denver’s Mayor Mike Johnston to discuss how governments can leverage AI for good. Recorded live from the Denver AI Summit, Mayor Johnston outlines his vision for using AI to enhance public services, streamline city operations, and solve pressing societal issues.The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including:•How Denver is becoming a laboratory for AI innovations in city government•Practical applications of AI, from speeding up traffic management to reducing government red tape•The ethical considerations of AI (and why there's low-hanging fruit before we need to get to the "doomsday" concerns) •Mayor Johnston’s partnership with AI leaders like Reid Hoffman to position Denver as a hub for AI solutions•How AI can improve public services like permitting, trash collection, and public safetyJeff and the Mayor also explore the future potential of AI in transforming cities and public policy, with Denver leading the charge as a model for other cities. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how AI for Good can reshape the way governments serve their citizens.Listen now to learn how AI is being used to make day-to-day life more efficient, equitable, and transparent.https://denverite.com/2024/09/18/den-ai-summit-johnston-hoffman/https://denaisummit.com/Stay Connected:• 🐦 Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/jeffwilser• 💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwilser/• 🖥️ JeffWilser.comwww.JeffWilser.com🎧 Subscribe to AI-Curious:• Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-curious-with-jeff-wilser/id1703130308• Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/70a9Xbhu5XQ47YOgVTE44Q?si=c31e2c02d8b64f1b• YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@jeffwilser
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