Government agencies must raise their data maturity to make strategic decisions and adopt AI effectively. Many face issues like outdated data, siloed systems, and inconsistent governance. Experts recommend creating a single source of truth, enforcing strong data governance, working around legacy systems through APIs and open-source tools, and consolidating IT infrastructure to reduce costs. Agencies must also advocate for modernization, upskill staff, and establish clear AI policies. AI is already helping with trend analysis, automation, and summarization. Ultimately, aligning people, processes, and technologies is key to becoming truly data-driven.

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