An interview with Charles Worthington, VA’s CTO and CAIO

In a recent interview with FedScoop’s Caroline Nihill, Charles Worthington, who serves as both the Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), shared insights into the challenges and strategies surrounding AI adoption within the agency. Amid a tightening budget environment, the VA is navigating limited resources while striving to modernize and integrate emerging technologies.

During their comprehensive discussion, Worthington highlighted how budget constraints are impacting the VA’s ability to update infrastructure and adopt advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. The conversation also covered the broader implications of these financial and infrastructural challenges on the agency’s technological advancements and service delivery.

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