Protecting Digital Integrity: Responsible AI in Government Operations

Presented by Adobe & Carahsoft

Original broadcast date February 18, 2025

Brendan Curley, Vice President of Public Sector Sales - Digital Media at Adobe, discusses the importance of responsible AI in content creation and data management for government agencies. He highlights Adobe’s approach to AI, focusing on accountability, responsibility, and transparency to ensure that AI-generated content is accurate, diverse, and traceable. Adobe's AI models, such as Firefly for creative content and AI-enhanced Acrobat for document management, are trained on proprietary data to maintain trust and security. Curley also emphasizes the need for content credentials—metadata tracking changes to digital content—to combat misinformation. Looking ahead, he believes AI will revolutionize government work by reducing manual tasks, improving efficiency, and enhancing job satisfaction.

Key Takeaways:

1. Government agencies must ensure AI tools are trained on reliable data sources to avoid misinformation and security risks.
   
   
2. Digital content tracking, similar to ingredient labels on food, will help verify the origins and edits of government-created media.
   
   
3. AI will streamline manual tasks, allowing government employees to focus on higher-level analysis and decision-making, improving efficiency and job satisfaction.