ai in government

The UK government’s recent experiments with Microsoft 365 Copilot have produced a paradox that will shape how public-sector IT teams evaluate generative AI: staff like the assistant and report meaningful convenience gains, yet independent departmental measurement found no clear, verifiable...

Microsoft’s new federal bargain is one of those rare deals that looks simple on paper and seismic in practice: deep, governmentwide discounts on Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, security tooling and — critically — up to 12 months of Microsoft 365 Copilot for qualifying G5 agency customers...

Microsoft's latest commitments to the Presidential AI Challenge mark one of the most consequential public‑private pushes to integrate generative AI into American classrooms, community colleges, and federal operations — a coordinated package that pairs free product access, training pathways, and...

Microsoft's new OneGov arrangement with the General Services Administration (GSA) hands federal agencies a fast lane into the AI era: Microsoft 365 Copilot will be offered at no cost for an initial period to qualifying government customers, while steep, government‑wide discounts across Azure...

Microsoft and the U.S. General Services Administration have struck a sweeping OneGov agreement that puts Microsoft’s cloud and AI stack — including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure services, Dynamics 365, and security tooling — on preferential terms for federal agencies, with Microsoft and GSA...

Microsoft’s offer to make Copilot available at no charge to U.S. government workers marks a significant shift in how enterprise AI is being positioned for public-sector users, promising quick adoption benefits while raising immediate questions about procurement, security, and long-term costs...

Microsoft Federal's announcement that U.S. government cloud customers can now access a suite of AI capabilities — notably Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Office 365 DOD IL5 environment and the Copilot Studio Agent Builder for GCC tenants — marks a consequential step in bringing generative AI into...

The UK government’s five‑year Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft — the Strategic Partnership Arrangement 2024 (SPA24) — commits public bodies to a scale of procurement that the Crown Commercial Service expects will amount to roughly £9 billion over the life of the deal, and that...

Luzerne County, a region in Pennsylvania known more for its rolling hills than its technological ambitions, has taken a notable step into the future of public service management: training employees to responsibly use artificial intelligence. In a move that places the county on the leading edge...

At a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector technology, England and Wales’ justice system is embarking on an audacious overhaul: the full-scale deployment of artificial intelligence tools across every facet of justice, from courtrooms to prison management. This transformation...

Navantia, Spain's strategic shipbuilding giant, has embarked on a groundbreaking transformation journey to modernize its workplace with the nationwide implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot, supported by Capgemini and Microsoft. Not only is this a landmark project in terms of scale, with...

San Jose’s experiment with artificial intelligence marks a new milestone in Silicon Valley’s ongoing quest to redefine how city governments serve their residents. Mayor Matt Mahan’s public embrace of AI, particularly large language models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is not a branding gimmick but a...

San Francisco has long been recognized as a global nexus of technological innovation, but its new citywide rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across government is raising the bar for what it means to be a twenty-first-century smart city. Under the leadership of Mayor Daniel Lurie, the...

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, San Jose, California, stands out as a pioneer in integrating AI into municipal governance. Under the leadership of Mayor Matt Mahan, the city is not only embracing AI tools like ChatGPT for administrative tasks but is also...

The UK public sector is navigating an era of digital transformation at an unprecedented scale, and its relationship with major technology vendors has never been more significant. At the heart of this evolving landscape lies the latest five-year agreement between the government and Microsoft—a...

San Francisco has entered a new era of digital governance by launching one of the world’s largest public sector deployments of generative AI technology, making Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available to some 30,000 city employees. This unprecedented move signals a pivotal step in municipal digital...

San Francisco has taken a significant step in modernizing its public services by integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, an AI-powered assistant, across its entire municipal workforce. As of July 14, 2025, approximately 30,000 city employees, including healthcare professionals and social...

San Francisco has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its municipal operations, granting approximately 30,000 city employees access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This strategic move aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of...

In a significant move to bolster the digital competencies of its young workforce, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently organized an interactive workshop in collaboration with Microsoft. This initiative, held in observance of World Youth Skills Day 2025, aimed to enhance the...

San Francisco has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by integrating Microsoft's AI-powered tools into its municipal operations, granting approximately 30,000 city employees access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This strategic move positions San Francisco as a pioneer in leveraging...