Governments are racing to deploy AI. Most have the foundations, but struggle to translate them into faster, smarter execution without losing public trust. BCG's Miguel Carrasco and Daniel Selikowitz break down what separates the countries getting this right from those still stuck — and what every leader can take from their example.

You’ll Learn:

Why AI governance frameworks are quietly becoming the biggest barrier to AI deployment

How to tell the difference between necessary caution and unnecessary bureaucracy

How and why some countries are already getting AI governance right

Learn More:

Trust Imperative 5.0: https://on.bcg.com/3QO3fOm

BCG’s Latest Thinking in Public Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4f69kis

Meet the Experts

Miguel Carrasco, BCG Managing Director & Senior Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4gGH8Uz

Daniel Selikowitz, Managing Director & Partner: https://on.bcg.com/4oMRKTY

Watch The So What from BCG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJgyXjV5gMI9JV-GcF_D1Y6zyf1Eab_0

Chapters

(0:00) AI Is Already in Government. Here's Where You'll Find It.

(3:12) Public vs. Private: Why the Stakes Are Different

(4:40) What Leaders Are Saying Across Industries

(6:15) What Role Does Fear Play in AI Adoption?

(8:14) Inside Governments Deploying AI

(9:55) How Are Governments Governing AI?

(11:56) How Do Countries Compare on AI Adoption?

(13:37) Useful Caution Vs. Unnecessary Bureaucracy in AI Implementation

(15:42) Who Is Keeping Pace with AI Innovation?

(16:46) What Private Sector Leaders Can Learn from Governments

(19:34) What Should Leaders Do Now?