The federal government is changing the way it handles data. It is transitioning from an on premises data center approach to the cloud. Further, it is getting data from a wide ranging number of sensors. Feds at the Edge is a podcast that addresses those concerns
Ep. 269 Segmentation in the Age of AI: When Environments Move Faster than Humans.
Government leaders find themselves in a situation where the rules for handling data and security were written before AI. They must seek out best practices, like segmentation, which can help take advantage of the power AI promises.
AI can move fast. However, as Kris Pennete from Canada points out, because of this ability to move faster, we must be more deliberate. Pennete prefers a design structure where leaders consider a system beyond the network. In other words, put the controls in one place to manage data, workload, and identity.
According to Akamai's Brian Dennis, even the best design by a human can have flaws that an AI system can penetrate. One way to compensate for those potential breaches is with a system that reduces access to exceedingly small segments, commonly called micro segmentation.
That way, even if a malicious actor has breached the defenses, those small areas will remain unavailable. Dennis sees how AI can be used to properly deploy microsegmentation in a thorough and effective manner through automation.
Putting advances in technology in perspective, Dennis states that automation is not a magic fix; it is a tool. Like all tools, it must have human supervision and a deep understanding of its impact on larger systems.
30 Sept 2026
Ep. 268 AI at the Edge Turning Promise into Mission Advancement
Today, we sat down with a group of experts who have experience taking AI out of the data center and putting it into the field. This enables fast, resilient decision-making in disconnected, bandwidth-constrained, contested, and high-consequence environments.
Charles Ritter from Idaho National Labs provides an excellent use case. He begins by outlining the growing popularity of local LLMs and the quality gains products from Nvidia can deliver. Ritter's use case is managing a nuclear facility. When humans must make laboratory decisions, it can take years; an autonomous laboratory system can drastically reduce that time.
Remote military situations have high demands that AI can meet. During the interview Dan Folliard from Astra AI details how AI can address restrictions on size, weight, and power.
All participants agree that trust in AI must be a primary consideration. Folliard details several methods to gain trust from stakeholders. Open architecture, modularity, model registries, experimentation, and small initial wins can accelerate adoption and build trust.
Another way to encourage AI adoption at the edge is to use experimentation and small wins to build trust before scaling.
23 Sept 2026
Ep. 266 Can AI Deliver Better Processes, Less Spending for Cities and Counties?
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Politicians like to use the phrase, "Bang for the Buck." Today, we hear from technology leaders on how to use AI without breaking their limited budgets.
Lorain County, Ohio's Todd Sharkey begins the discussion with some concepts that may not be obvious. Because most county staff are, by definition, small, he suggests looking to the larger community for help.
He mentions the GovAI coalition as a great place to see how similar organizations have coped with AI. He also notes that if your organization has no data governance in place, you can ask ChatGPT for suggestions.
Khaled Twafik expands on the GovAI Coalition's benefits. They can show how to securely share resources, set standards, and address the complex topic of advocating for your budget. Using those resources, a government organization can learn the most impactful ways to share and clean data.
Priorities matter when deciding how to invest in AI. Kate May from Granicus recommends looking at high-volume processes and workflows. Once you identify true constraints, you can set realistic goals.
Examples included 311 requests, scheduling, permit and inspection status, records indexing, and economic development analysis.
Listeners will learn that AI can be intimidating, but when approached with a clear strategy, organizations can apply it effectively.
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