AI you can trust: Why cognitive AI is built for public sector truth
John Callaghan of Partsol explains why Cognitive AI is not just another GenAI tool — it’s a purpose-built engine designed for absolute traceability, source transparency, and auditability.If you're in government, regulation, justice, or compliance — this one’s for you.This episode reveals:*Why “hallucinations” make GenAI risky for public services*How Cognitive AI guarantees evidence-based outputs*Real examples from defence, legal, and government sectors*Why public servants should demand AI that can be cross-examined*How this tech enables decision support without losing controlWhether you're drafting legislation, handling appeals, or working in regulatory environments — this is the kind of AI that works with you, not around you.🎧 Listen now and discover what explainable, defensible AI really looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inside the AI trust gap: what the public really thinks, with Tom Johnson of Trajectory
In this episode of Transform Gov, Maeve Kneafsey is joined by Tom Johnson, MD of insight consultancy Trajectory, to explore what the public really thinks about AI — and the answers might surprise you.From rising fears about deepfakes to the surprising number of people who still haven’t heard of generative AI, Tom shares exclusive research tracking public sentiment across the UK. You’ll hear why older adults and women are more cautious, how AI is already shaping public services invisibly, and what 75% of people actually agree on when it comes to regulation.If you work in government, tech, or service design — this episode is a must-listen. Because in the race to implement AI, forgetting public opinion could be the costliest mistake of all.AI public opinion, trust in AI, digital government, AI and public services, Tom Johnson Trajectory, Transform Gov podcast, AI regulation UK, AI and demographics, AI in public sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two Extremes. Pedal power and AI solving transport problems
In this episode of Transform Gov, we explore how Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is rethinking infrastructure management with cutting-edge tech. Stephen Smyth and Gerard O'Dea share how their team is using AI tools like RoadAI and eventually crowdsourced mobile footage to monitor over 1,700km of greenways and footpaths — all with low-cost, scalable tech.From a phone on a bike to a national data strategy, hear how innovation is driving efficiency, sustainability, and smarter public sector planning. Don’t miss their insights on data governance, citizen-generated content, and what's next for smart mobility in Ireland.Subscribe (www.digitalgovawards.com) and listen now to learn how public sector innovation is hitting the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI spotting fractures. 50,000 hours saved. Ireland’s digital health shift is no longer a plan — it’s happening.
In this episode of Transform Gov, host Maeve Kneafsey continues her conversation with Damien McCallion, Deputy CEO and Chief Technology & Transformation Officer at the HSE, to explore how a national health system is embracing digital — not just with ambition, but with action.Damien shares the inside story of:How over 50,000 staff hours have already been saved through automationWhy the seven-year Electronic Health Record programme is built to survive turbulenceHow AI is now detecting fractures faster than ever in Irish hospitalsWhat lessons every public sector CIO and digital leader can learn from the HSE’s transformation playbookThe secret to embedding a culture of digital safety across massive frontline teamsIf you’re leading change in government — in health, education, justice or beyond — or supplying technology into the public sector, this episode is packed with practical insight, scalable ideas, and real-world results.🎙️ Listen now to discover what’s working — and what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From cockpits to clinics: how aviation is inspiring a healthcare transformation
Maeve Kneafsey talks with Damien McCallion, Deputy CEO and CTO of the HSE, about what digital transformation really takes — in the middle of complexity, crisis, and culture. From checklists to cloud systems, and from relationship-building to region-wide reform, this is a masterclass for anyone trying to lead change in the public sector.Whether you're in housing, justice, education or health — this one will land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Transform Gov - the digital government podcast
Transform Gov, the digital government podcast, brings you top names behind many of the most exciting and transformative digital government projects globally. If you are working in, or with, public sector transformers who are digitising the public sector, each episode brings inside tips and insights from talented leaders who have been there and done that.www.digitalgovawards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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