This post argues that for the types of large-scale, organized fraud attacks that many state benefits systems saw during the pandemic, solutions grounded in cybersecurity methods may be far more effective than creating or adopting automated systems.
This panel discussion from the Academy's 2025 Policy Summit explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and public benefits, examining how technological advancements are influencing policy decisions and the delivery of social services.
An infographic-style brief that maps the roles and responsibilities of key state leaders involved in governing the development, acquisition, use, and oversight of artificial intelligence in public-sector programs.
Digital IDs can improve convenience, but they risk surveillance, data misuse, and exclusion if not designed with privacy, security, and accessibility safeguards.
This report outlines best practices for developing transparent, accessible, and standardized public sector AI use case inventories across federal, state, and local governments
