Workday’s Matthew Cornelius on why faster AI adoption is imperative for government

Matthew Cornelius, Managing Director, Federal Industry, at Workday, discussed the evolving landscape of AI implementation in government services. He highlighted the shift in AI policy post-presidential transition, emphasizing the need for accelerated AI adoption and collaboration with commercial companies. Agencies are addressing data challenges, retiring legacy systems, and adopting a holistic view of their workforce. Cornelius also stressed the importance of upskilling government employees in AI to meet future mission needs and improve service delivery, despite budget constraints and rapid change.