How AI Is Transforming the Federal Government

12/11/2025 41 min

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Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwokeTimestamps:00:00 "Mastering RMF & Cyber Skills"03:19 Berkeley Political Data Analysis Journey07:42 General AI vs Generative AI10:05 Generative AI's Impact on Government14:32 AI Testing Framework Initiated17:22 AI Red Teaming for Security20:57 AI Enhancing Human Efficiency23:10 "Seven Steps for AI Adoption"28:36 "AI vs Consultants: Strategic Advantage"30:36 "GovBench: Faster AI for Government"35:27 "AI Transparency Over Secrecy"39:04 "Sharing AI Insights Clearly"40:16 AI Opportunities in Government ModernizationVideo Description:In this episode of the Tech Woke Podcast, host Christopher Okpala sits down with Glenn Parham, one of the first generative AI tech leads at the Department of Defense, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the federal government. They dive into the rise of generative AI, its real-world impact on government operations, and what’s holding agencies back from full adoption. Glenn shares his journey from UC Berkeley to founding Pundit Analytics and explains how AI is reshaping everything from process automation to national security. This conversation breaks down the challenges of modernizing government technology, the truth behind ATO processes, and what federal employees and contractors can do to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven innovation. Whether you’re in GovTech, cybersecurity, or just curious about how AI is changing the public sector, this episode offers real insight, honest discussion, and a clear look at the future of technology in government.

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