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We hope to see you at our next AI CoP meeting! Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 1-2pm ET on ZoomGov | Register
For any questions or if you have trouble registering, please contact aicop@gsa.gov.
The Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice, or AI CoP, serves as a cross-agency forum for advancing collaboration, enhancing workforce capacity, and supporting the integration of AI into mission delivery. Through shared learning and coordinated action, the AI CoP seeks to ensure AI tools are implemented in ways that are transparent, equitable, and secure.
AI CoP membership is open to all government employees, mission-supporting contractors, and university leadership with a .gov, .mil, or .edu email address, including AI practitioners, data scientists, IT executives, program managers, policy makers, cybersecurity professionals, developers, and subject matter experts.
As a member of the AI CoP, you can participate in monthly community meetings, engage in specialized working groups, attend virtual training sessions and events, and connect with peers through our community forum.
Through the Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice mailing list, members can:
Join our virtual meetings. Full AI CoP meetings host guest speakers, and offer agency showcases and collaborative working sessions on the second Thursday of every month from 1–2 p.m. ET via ZoomGov. Connect with the community and find past presentations and resources.
Established in 2020 in partnership with the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget, the AI CoP is instrumental in guiding the practical implementation of responsible AI within the federal government. We facilitate this through a variety of channels, including a monthly newsletter, events, and active working groups.
Our vision
To embed the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning as a fully integrated and normalized practice within the U.S. Government, enhancing efficiency, innovation, and public service.
Our mission
The purpose of the AI CoP is to promote the responsible, trustworthy, and effective adoption of AI technologies across the federal enterprise. We cultivate a comprehensive knowledge base and an inter-agency forum that empowers the government workforce with best practices, tools, and resources for the ethical and effective deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Our goals
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Serve as the link between the public, private and education sectors. Foster collaboration among federal agencies, industry partners, and academia to share experiences, lessons learned, technology overviews and success stories related to AI adoption and innovation.
Continuous Learning: Encourage continuous learning and professional development opportunities for AI practitioners, including learning sessions on AI ethics, emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and technical advancements.
In 2023, the AI CoP organized two Applied AI Challenges focusing on Healthcare and Large Language Models, attracting over 140 applications. These challenges highlighted innovative AI solutions and showcased how industry-government collaboration can advance AI maturity within agencies.
“The AI Community of Practice and the cross-agency collaboration it has fostered has been instrumental in providing the diversity of thought that has shaped my responsible AI work.” — Maria Patterson, Presidential Innovation Fellow, Department of Labor
The AI CoP is organized under our Office of Governmentwide Policy and Office of Technology Policy, serving as a pivotal network for government employees engaged in or interested in artificial intelligence.
Executive Steering Committee
The CoP Steering Committee provides leadership, facilitates meetings, assists in setting the agenda, and coordinates the activities of the community. The Executive Steering Committee meets monthly at a minimum. Members of the committee include:
Dean Ball, Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology, Office of Science and Technology
Kathy Kim, OMB, Office of the Chief Information Officer
Chris Alvarez, Chief AI and Data Officer, USDA
Zach Whitman, Chief AI And Data Officer, GSA
Helena Fu, Chief AI Officer, DOE
Ryan Dolan, Director, AI Centers of Excellence, GSA
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