InnovateUS
@innovateus.bsky.social
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning
on data, digital, innovation, and AI skills for public service professionals like you.
on data, digital, innovation, and AI skills for public service professionals like you.
Learn where AI procurement goes wrong and explore what stakeholders can do to make the process more effective. This workshop also introduces Hortus Trellis, a platform designed to provide a Consumer Reports–style interface to assess AI vendors.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Learn where AI procurement goes wrong and explore what stakeholders can do to make the process more effective. This workshop also introduces Hortus Trellis, a platform designed to provide a Consumer Reports–style interface to assess AI vendors.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
How do you introduce AI to 18,000+ employees without creating panic? On the InnovateUS podcast, Santi Garces, Boston's CIO, discusses how the city became one of the first governments to issue AI guidelines, how they've partnered with higher ed, and more
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Episode 6: Generative AI in the City of Boston
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October 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How do you introduce AI to 18,000+ employees without creating panic? On the InnovateUS podcast, Santi Garces, Boston's CIO, discusses how the city became one of the first governments to issue AI guidelines, how they've partnered with higher ed, and more
Listen ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/25u2...
Listen ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/25u2...
In this workshop led by Mihir Kshirsagar, attendees will learn how predictive algorithms are developed and deployed in law enforcement, the risks of feedback loops and discriminatory outcomes, and practical steps agencies can take to mitigate bias.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In this workshop led by Mihir Kshirsagar, attendees will learn how predictive algorithms are developed and deployed in law enforcement, the risks of feedback loops and discriminatory outcomes, and practical steps agencies can take to mitigate bias.
➡️Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
➡️Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Avg8DYNFK...
How do you build a culture of innovation that sticks? Hear from experts from the State of Colorado in our recent workshop, where they explain that investing in people is the key to long-lasting change.
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How do you build a culture of innovation that sticks? Hear from experts from the State of Colorado in our recent workshop, where they explain that investing in people is the key to long-lasting change.
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
Watching the recording here: innovate-us.org/a-model-for-...
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Thrilled to see
@innovateus.bsky.social AI training pilot with @governor.ny.gov go live.
This is how we build public-sector capacity to use AI responsibly from the inside out.
Grateful to Governor Hochul and NY ITS for leading the way.
📖 its.ny.gov/news/governo...
@innovateus.bsky.social AI training pilot with @governor.ny.gov go live.
This is how we build public-sector capacity to use AI responsibly from the inside out.
Grateful to Governor Hochul and NY ITS for leading the way.
📖 its.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces Artificial Intelligence Training Pilot Program for New York State Workforce
Governor Hochul announced an AI training pilot program designed for the NYS workforce.
its.ny.gov
October 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thrilled to see
@innovateus.bsky.social AI training pilot with @governor.ny.gov go live.
This is how we build public-sector capacity to use AI responsibly from the inside out.
Grateful to Governor Hochul and NY ITS for leading the way.
📖 its.ny.gov/news/governo...
@innovateus.bsky.social AI training pilot with @governor.ny.gov go live.
This is how we build public-sector capacity to use AI responsibly from the inside out.
Grateful to Governor Hochul and NY ITS for leading the way.
📖 its.ny.gov/news/governo...
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul and NYS Office of Information Technology Services announced an official partnership with InnovateUS to provide our training to their workforce, as part of their artificial intelligence (AI) training pilot program. Read more its.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces Artificial Intelligence Training Pilot Program For New York State Workforce
Governor Hochul announced an AI training pilot program designed for the NYS workforce.
its.ny.gov
October 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul and NYS Office of Information Technology Services announced an official partnership with InnovateUS to provide our training to their workforce, as part of their artificial intelligence (AI) training pilot program. Read more its.ny.gov/news/governo...
In this workshop, Dr. Sonita Singh will introduce participants to principles of data-informed city management, with a focus on how evidence-based approaches can strengthen public services and address inequities.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this workshop, Dr. Sonita Singh will introduce participants to principles of data-informed city management, with a focus on how evidence-based approaches can strengthen public services and address inequities.
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
🔗 Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Most AI projects don't fail because of bad technology. They fail because of skipped conversations. In our latest workshop, Michael Navin shared why stakeholder engagement isn't just a checkbox—it's the difference between what works and what doesn't.
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Building Trust Through Engagement: How Courts Can Responsibly Integrate AI in Daily Operations - InnovateUS Blog
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning on data, digital and innovation skills for public servants like you.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Most AI projects don't fail because of bad technology. They fail because of skipped conversations. In our latest workshop, Michael Navin shared why stakeholder engagement isn't just a checkbox—it's the difference between what works and what doesn't.
📝 Read more innovate-us.org/blog/buildin...
📝 Read more innovate-us.org/blog/buildin...
Join us for a new session in our #AI for public communications workshop series! In this workshop, participants will learn about AI tools, along with their risks and opportunities. Co-hosted by @northeasternu.bsky.social and @burnescenter.bsky.social
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join us for a new session in our #AI for public communications workshop series! In this workshop, participants will learn about AI tools, along with their risks and opportunities. Co-hosted by @northeasternu.bsky.social and @burnescenter.bsky.social
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Register events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Public service doesn’t stop, and neither does learning. InnovateUS continues to host open training sessions for public professionals throughout the government shutdown. Use a personal email to join workshops and explore new skills in AI and innovation.
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InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own-pace, and live learning
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning on data, digital and innovation skills for public servants like you.
innovate-us.org
October 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Public service doesn’t stop, and neither does learning. InnovateUS continues to host open training sessions for public professionals throughout the government shutdown. Use a personal email to join workshops and explore new skills in AI and innovation.
🔗 Learn more at innovate-us.org
🔗 Learn more at innovate-us.org
In this session, participants will learn how to systematically analyze and structure participation feedback. Explore live dashboards for ongoing process monitoring and post-participation analysis tools.
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
InnovateUS Workshop Series
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October 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In this session, participants will learn how to systematically analyze and structure participation feedback. Explore live dashboards for ongoing process monitoring and post-participation analysis tools.
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
🎉 DuPage County, Illinois, has officially partnered with InnovateUS to provide no-cost, at-your-own-pace training on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use for its workforce.
Read more on our blog here innovate-us.org/blog/dupage-...
Read more on our blog here innovate-us.org/blog/dupage-...
DuPage County Illinois Partners with InnovateUS - InnovateUS Blog
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning on data, digital and innovation skills for public servants like you.
innovate-us.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🎉 DuPage County, Illinois, has officially partnered with InnovateUS to provide no-cost, at-your-own-pace training on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use for its workforce.
Read more on our blog here innovate-us.org/blog/dupage-...
Read more on our blog here innovate-us.org/blog/dupage-...
This workshop will focus on how improving customer experience can ensure that government is accountable to and responsive to the needs of its people, and how to navigate the complexity of delivering services in the public sector. @newamerica.org
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Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This workshop will focus on how improving customer experience can ensure that government is accountable to and responsive to the needs of its people, and how to navigate the complexity of delivering services in the public sector. @newamerica.org
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Register here events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
Ohio's Safeguard Ohio app uses #AI to interrogate citizens reporting suspicious activity.
What happens when it faces its first legal challenge? Our latest blog covers how to build legal defensibility into your AI framework. Read more here innovate-us.org/blog/ai-poli...
What happens when it faces its first legal challenge? Our latest blog covers how to build legal defensibility into your AI framework. Read more here innovate-us.org/blog/ai-poli...
The AI Policy Legal Shield - InnovateUS Blog
InnovateUS provides no-cost, at-your-own pace, and live learning on data, digital and innovation skills for public servants like you.
innovate-us.org
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ohio's Safeguard Ohio app uses #AI to interrogate citizens reporting suspicious activity.
What happens when it faces its first legal challenge? Our latest blog covers how to build legal defensibility into your AI framework. Read more here innovate-us.org/blog/ai-poli...
What happens when it faces its first legal challenge? Our latest blog covers how to build legal defensibility into your AI framework. Read more here innovate-us.org/blog/ai-poli...
📅 Join us NEXT WEEK for our AI for Communications Professionals series!
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
📅 Join us NEXT WEEK for our AI for Communications Professionals series!
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Led by Jill Abramson and John Wihbey, this workshop will explore what’s changing in public communication, why AI matters, and how public professionals can adapt.
➡️ Register here! events.zoom.us/ev/AiFsShzJ8...
Join us next week! Sign up here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
September 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Join us next week! Sign up here innovate-us.org/stakeholder-...
These insights come from our recent workshop featuring experts from @peoplepowered.org
This session is part of our AI for Democratic Engagement workshop series.
🎥 Watch the full workshop here: us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/MjH...
🔗 Register for the workshop series here: innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
This session is part of our AI for Democratic Engagement workshop series.
🎥 Watch the full workshop here: us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/MjH...
🔗 Register for the workshop series here: innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
Stop fitting your process to the technology. Make technology serve your process.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
September 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
These insights come from our recent workshop featuring experts from @peoplepowered.org
This session is part of our AI for Democratic Engagement workshop series.
🎥 Watch the full workshop here: us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/MjH...
🔗 Register for the workshop series here: innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
This session is part of our AI for Democratic Engagement workshop series.
🎥 Watch the full workshop here: us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/MjH...
🔗 Register for the workshop series here: innovate-us.org/workshop-ser...
Stop fitting your process to the technology. Make technology serve your process.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
September 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Stop fitting your process to the technology. Make technology serve your process.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
Government agencies are rushing to adopt #AI tools for public engagement. But they are forcing their participatory processes to fit whatever new AI platform catches their attention.
Instead, map your goals.
In this session, participants will learn how AI can help communities identify and frame policy challenges collaboratively, moving beyond expert-driven problem definition to inclusive priority- and agenda-setting.
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In this session, participants will learn how AI can help communities identify and frame policy challenges collaboratively, moving beyond expert-driven problem definition to inclusive priority- and agenda-setting.
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
🔗 Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
Applying for benefits is time-consuming and expensive. Due to the complicated process, $142 billion in benefit funding goes unspent every year.
➡️ Read the full story of how human-centered #AI is transforming benefit access: innovate-us.org/blog/meeting...
@burnescenter.bsky.social
➡️ Read the full story of how human-centered #AI is transforming benefit access: innovate-us.org/blog/meeting...
@burnescenter.bsky.social
Meeting People Where They Are: How Human-Centered AI Can Transform Benefit Access - InnovateUS Blog
Meeting People Where They Are: How Human-Centered AI Can Transform Benefit Access
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September 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Applying for benefits is time-consuming and expensive. Due to the complicated process, $142 billion in benefit funding goes unspent every year.
➡️ Read the full story of how human-centered #AI is transforming benefit access: innovate-us.org/blog/meeting...
@burnescenter.bsky.social
➡️ Read the full story of how human-centered #AI is transforming benefit access: innovate-us.org/blog/meeting...
@burnescenter.bsky.social
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Join us on September 30 for a free workshop on AI-supported public engagement! @bethnoveck.bsky.social and Dane Gambrell will explore how to define clear goals, reach the right participants, and turn public input into actionable results using #AI. Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
September 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us on September 30 for a free workshop on AI-supported public engagement! @bethnoveck.bsky.social and Dane Gambrell will explore how to define clear goals, reach the right participants, and turn public input into actionable results using #AI. Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AsyVb0keS...
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Participation only works when tools match purpose.
Dane Gambrell reflects on @peoplepowered.org 's new platform guide + how to design engagement that works. Read the post rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/choosin...
Then join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a workshop: innovate-us.org/different-ai...
Dane Gambrell reflects on @peoplepowered.org 's new platform guide + how to design engagement that works. Read the post rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/choosin...
Then join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a workshop: innovate-us.org/different-ai...
Choosing Wisely: A New Resource for Picking the Right Participation Platform
Choosing a digital participation platform is a governance choice. Dane Gambrell's latest post explores what the new Guide to Digital Participation Platforms gets right, the idea that participation onl...
rebootdemocracy.ai
September 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Participation only works when tools match purpose.
Dane Gambrell reflects on @peoplepowered.org 's new platform guide + how to design engagement that works. Read the post rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/choosin...
Then join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a workshop: innovate-us.org/different-ai...
Dane Gambrell reflects on @peoplepowered.org 's new platform guide + how to design engagement that works. Read the post rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/choosin...
Then join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a workshop: innovate-us.org/different-ai...
📣 NEW WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATORS
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
September 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📣 NEW WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNICATORS
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
This series explores how AI tools—when used responsibly and transparently—can strengthen communication, broaden outreach, and counter disinformation.
➡️ Register now for our first workshop on October 7 at 2 PM Eastern - innovate-us.org/amplify
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Public engagement matters. But governments need to learn to listen better (and faster) 👂⚡
@aguedaq.bsky.social of @innovateus.bsky.social and
Sarah Hubbard of @harvardash.bsky.social reflect on insights from my recent workshop w/Danielle Allen: rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/public-...
@thegovlab.org
@aguedaq.bsky.social of @innovateus.bsky.social and
Sarah Hubbard of @harvardash.bsky.social reflect on insights from my recent workshop w/Danielle Allen: rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/public-...
@thegovlab.org
Public engagement matters. But governments need to learn to listen better (and faster)
Agueda Quiroga (InnovateUS) and Sarah Hubbard (Allen Lab) reflect on insights from the Reboot Democracy workshop series with Beth Noveck and Danielle Allen, and why 21st-century democracy needs better...
rebootdemocracy.ai
September 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Public engagement matters. But governments need to learn to listen better (and faster) 👂⚡
@aguedaq.bsky.social of @innovateus.bsky.social and
Sarah Hubbard of @harvardash.bsky.social reflect on insights from my recent workshop w/Danielle Allen: rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/public-...
@thegovlab.org
@aguedaq.bsky.social of @innovateus.bsky.social and
Sarah Hubbard of @harvardash.bsky.social reflect on insights from my recent workshop w/Danielle Allen: rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/public-...
@thegovlab.org
In this workshop, experts from Work for America and the County of Santa Clara will share how the cities of St. Louis and San Francisco reimagined their hiring practices with people—not paperwork—at the center.
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
September 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In this workshop, experts from Work for America and the County of Santa Clara will share how the cities of St. Louis and San Francisco reimagined their hiring practices with people—not paperwork—at the center.
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...
➡️ Register here and don't miss out! events.zoom.us/ev/Ah_h4XGr2...