S. Radha Chauhan, Feb. 19 -- Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the foundations of governance and work. Algorithms increasingly inform decisions about welfare targeting, tax compliance, urban planning, agricultural advisories, and health interventions. Generative systems draft notes, analytics engines forecast risk, and automated workflows accelerate service delivery. The possibilities are vast, and the momentum is undeniable.
Yet, amid this rapid transformation, one fact remains constant: the effectiveness of AI in government depends far less on the sophistication of technology than on the preparedness of its human resources. For many countries, especially across the Global South, the core challenge is not whether AI solutions exist. It...