The Lead Briefing
A substantive article examining one important AI development, trend, or challenge through a government lens.
A monthly publication from made4gov
The AI briefing built for government.
AI4Gov helps public-sector leaders and practitioners stay current on artificial intelligence without sorting through the noise. Each monthly edition combines original analysis, government examples, practical use cases, important news, tools, governance developments, and resources you can use.
—— Inside Every Issue
What AI4Gov covers.
AI4Gov is built as a comprehensive editorial product. Each component is designed to give government leaders something they can act on.
Two Perspectives
Independent commentary from Tim Howell and Dustin Haisler on what is exciting, concerning, or changing in AI.
Government AI in Action
Short examples of agencies using AI, with links to deeper coverage when available.
Practitioner Spotlight
A concise interview or Q&A with someone doing meaningful AI work in government.
Government AI Watch
The news and developments most relevant to public-sector leaders and practitioners.
Tools and Releases
Noteworthy AI tools, platform updates, and capabilities worth evaluating.
Use Case Lab
A practical government use case with a full prompt, example output, implementation notes, and an invitation for readers to submit their own.
Governance, Security, and Trust
Policies, controls, vulnerabilities, risks, governance practices, and emerging standards.
Ask AI4Gov
Reader questions answered by Tim, Dustin, or both.
From the Resource Library
Guides, sample documents, use cases, prompts, skills, model breakdowns, and other reusable materials.
—— Why AI4Gov Is Different
Built for government, not the general AI audience.
Most AI newsletters are written for a broad technology audience. AI4Gov starts with a different question: What does this mean for government? We focus on practical implications, real agency examples, implementation considerations, governance, security, procurement, workforce impacts, and resources that public-sector teams can use.
- Government-first interpretation
- Practical recommendations
- Real agency examples
- Independent, practitioner-led analysis
- Reusable tools and templates
—— Meet the Editors
Written by practitioners, not a content team.
AI4Gov is edited by Tim Howell and Dustin Haisler, combining practical government technology experience, implementation work, research, and independent perspective.
Tim Howell
Editor and Co-founder
Tim is a government technology practitioner focused on AI adoption, digital services, practical implementation, and public-sector innovation.
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Dustin Haisler
Editor and Co-founder
Dustin is a government technology leader, researcher, writer, and practitioner focused on emerging technology, transformation, and the future of public service.
LinkedIn →—— Who It Is For
Built for the people leading and implementing government AI.
- Government executives and department leaders.
- CIOs, IT directors, and technology teams.
- Innovation, policy, governance, procurement, and transformation leaders.
- Analysts, builders, and practitioners.
- Trusted partners serving the public sector.
—— Resource Library
Practical resources, not just commentary.
AI4Gov will connect each edition to a growing library of reusable government AI resources, including templates, prompts, examples, guides, and implementation tools.
Use Cases
Real government AI use cases with implementation notes and prompts.
Sample Documents
Reusable templates and reference documents for policies, governance, and procurement.
Questions and Answers
Practical answers to common questions from government AI practitioners.
Guides and Cheat Sheets
Concise reference guides for decision-making, evaluation, and planning.
Skills and Prompt Library
Prompts, workflows, and skill-building resources for government teams.
Model Breakdowns
Plain-language explainers of AI models and capabilities relevant to government.
Governance and Security Resources
Frameworks, controls, and guidance for responsible AI governance and security.
Open-Source Projects
Practical tools and resources from the government technology community and beyond.
Help shape AI4Gov.
We want AI4Gov to reflect the questions and work government practitioners care about. Submit ideas for future coverage.
- Questions for Ask AI4Gov
- Government AI use cases
- Projects worth featuring
- Practitioner nominations
- Useful tools or resources
- Governance or security issues worth examining
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