The Government AI Playbook That's Saving $2M a Week
About this episode
This episode discusses how Alberta is leveraging AI to save $2 million weekly and improve government services.
Government AI projects are often criticized for moving slowly, but Alberta is proving otherwise. In this episode, we sit down with Janak Alford, Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation for the Government of Alberta, to understand how Alberta is using AI to save $2 million every week while accelerating digital service delivery, improving compliance, and raising software quality standards. Janak shares why governments and enterprises should stop waiting for the "perfect" AI solution and start building internal AI capabilities. From AI factories and builder culture to open-source tools, sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and AI-powered software development, this conversation offers a practical blueprint for organizations looking to modernize with AI and deliver measurable results. If you're tired of AI hype and want to see what real implementation looks like, don't miss this one. Follow and like this video for weekly conversations on AI, technology, digital transformation, and the future of work and technology. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:08 Alberta's mission to transform government with AI 04:28 Why every government faces the same AI challenge 07:53 About Info-Tech…
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