Government technology figures from the private sectors are optimistic about the future of AI in government, but say that there’s work to be done in informing agencies about the technology’s potential. During a panel titled “Using AI to Automate Government” at the Center for Data Innovation’s U.S. Data Innovation Day 2017, which was sponsored by StateScoop, the conversation revolved around how AI can make government more efficient, free up human capital for other projects, and overcome implementation obstacles.