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Federal agencies have AI tools in hand, so why isn't adoption taking off?

A recent MeriTalk and ICF survey found that 91% of federal IT leaders say redesigning workflows, not deploying the tech, is their biggest challenge with agentic AI. Emily Nava and Dr. Andrew Hutson of QFlow Systems dig into what that means on the ground: why AI is "a really good guess" while workflows can't guess, why agencies struggle to even describe their current processes, and why the fix starts with building systems, not writing better prompts.

In this episode:
• What the survey says, and why we take it with a grain of salt
• Why workflows need something deterministic, and where AI fits
• Building a "system" vs. one long chat, plus a real example that cut production time in half
• Harnesses, hooks, scripts, and the "ask me questions" prompt
• Who owns AI adoption at a federal agency?
• Why auditing and monitoring AI agents is the next big gap

Resources
Report: The Agentic Future (MeriTalk & ICF): https://www.icf.com/insights/technology/agentic-future-federal-ai-readiness-gaps-challenges

QFlow MCP Server: https://www.qflow.com/mcp-server

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About "The Interconnectedness of Things"
Welcome to "The Interconnectedness of Things," where hosts Dr. Andrew Hutson and Emily Nava explore the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation, and how these forces shape our world. Each episode dives deep into the critical topics of enterprise solutions, AI, document management, and more, offering insights and practical advice for businesses and tech enthusiasts alike.

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