Emerging technologies are advancing the federal government’s ability to deliver services and address next-generation challenges in areas ranging from public health to national security to payment processing. However, as far as government has come in recent years, it has only begun to capitalize on the innovative technological opportunities that continue to emerge. Government must be ready to advance its capabilities exponentially as these new technologies mature.

In this report the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton identify how government uses artificial intelligence, immersive technologies and edge computing to drive operations. Topics include how agencies can move quickly to adopt the emerging technologies and the issues government should consider to maximize their benefits.