As generative AI (GenAI) accelerates into the mainstream, organizations of every kind are seeing the transformative potential of the technology. Many government organizations handle huge data sets, hold sensitive personal information and synthesize details about entire populations. For government, GenAI could create a paradigm shift in productivity and capability. Our research findings are based on a new survey of 1,600 organizations from a wide range of sectors worldwide. To better understand the unique perspectives that government organizations have about GenAI, we examined the responses from the 237 senior leaders who are responsible for making decisions on GenAI
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