The Next Phase of AI in Government: What it Means For Daily Work

The race to make smaller, lighter, yet ever-more powerful laptops and tablets has cast a long shadow over desktop PC sales. But the advent of AI is showing a more inclusive future.

As agencies address workers’ need to utilize AI to increase their productivity, new environments such as the “dynamic edge” require an assessment of the best hardware and software platforms for different types and locations of work. Laptops equipped for field work require connectivity and greater memory for on-site AI use. Desktops are generally considered the best choice for in-office AI work because they provide superior heat management, higher performance, and easier, more cost-effective hardware upgrades. An AI-enabled computer of any type allows for local data processing, which increases privacy, reduces latency, and works without being connected to the cloud.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of device classes (desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile) and how AI performance is affected by each
• Evaluate the distribution of desktops, laptops, and mobile devices among employees with high AI engagement and use
• Outline the benefits of using any type of computer with native AI capability and create metrics to measure increased productivity