Feds Struggle to Scale AI Amid Legacy Tech, Skills Gaps, Survey Finds – MeriTalk
Feds Struggle to Scale AI Amid Legacy Tech, Skills Gaps, Survey Finds – MeriTalk
Publish Date: 2026-04-06 14:37:00
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- Federal agencies acknowledge AI’s importance for modernization and efficiency, with 92% and 88% respectively viewing it as critical.
- Adoption of AI remains limited; 38% operate under pilot programs, and nearly half are still identifying specific use cases.
- Key barriers to scaling AI include integrating AI with existing IT systems, shortages in AI-related skills, and outdated technology infrastructure.
- Governance challenges, including the lack of comprehensive AI governance strategies, hinder full AI adoption.
- Despite challenges, all surveyed leaders are undertaking efficiency initiatives, including investments in AI and cybersecurity.
- Speed, workforce skills, and scaling remain the major constraints to technology modernization.
