In this episode of Speaking on a Recorded Line, Adam Clater sits down with Mark Bohannon to unpack the recently released American AI Action Plan. Together, they explore the plan’s ambitious goals, its deregulatory tone, and the challenges facing agencies as they adopt AI. The conversation highlights the evolving role of open source in artificial intelligence, lessons from past tech policy battles, and the practical hurdles government faces in turning lofty plans into real-world progress.

In our premier episode - Jay Huie and I discuss his project gov0logy dot us

Our guest today is Jay Huie — a veteran of federal and local government IT modernization. From leading FedRAMP initiatives at GSA to expanding digital equity in Washington, D.C., Jay has spent his career making technology work better for the public.

Summary

In this conversation, Adam Clater and Jay Huie delve into the complexities of government services and the challenges faced by citizens in navigating them. Jay discusses his project, Gov0logy, which analyzes .gov domains to understand how government services are presented to the public. They explore the idea of simplifying access to government services through aggregation and the implications of Conway's Law on the structure of government websites. The conversation emphasizes the need for a unified approach to government services that prioritizes the user experience.

Takeaways

Jay's project Gov0logy aims to analyze .gov domains. The complexity of government services often overwhelms users. Microservices have transformed into microsites for citizen services. There is a need for a balance between complexity and user experience. Dunbar's number suggests we may have too many government domains. Aggregators could streamline access to government services. Conway's Law reflects the internal communication structures of government. The duality of government domains complicates user navigation. A unified government experience could enhance citizen engagement. Empowering citizens to connect their data could simplify interactions with government.

Keywords

Govol0gy, Govology, government services, domain statistics, user experience, data aggregation, Conway's Law, citizen services, complexity, technology, government websites

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