Harnessing Emerging Technologies for a Digital Future
Durga Koda, Fujitsu’s CTO, explored how emerging technologies like AI are revolutionizing public services globally, emphasizing innovation, responsible adoption, and real-world examples—from Estonia’s digital government to managing AI’s ‘teenage’ growing pains.
“Generative AI is like a full blown teenager… It's just growing too fast, right? They're completely running out of shirt sizes. And same thing with generative AI. It's just growing too fast. Billions and billions of parameters. And every week there is some new growth, insatiable appetite. No amount of food is good enough for our teenagers. No amount of data and compute is good enough for generative AI.”
In an era where public services face unprecedented challenges—from digital transformation to fiscal constraints—technology emerges as the cornerstone for building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready societies
Watch Durga Koda, Fujitsu’s CTO, at the Government Innovation Showcase in Victoria discuss the following in this keynote session:
Challenges in Public Services – Changing demographics, geopolitical pressures, sustainability, fiscal constraints, and cybersecurity threats.
Technology as a Solution – AI, predictive analytics, vision AI, and generative AI transforming sectors like healthcare, education, and transportation.
Global Case Studies – Estonia’s digital government, Helsinki’s policy analytics, and Brisbane’s vision AI for public safety.
Generative AI’s "Teenage Phase" – Rapid growth, insatiable data appetite, and unpredictable outputs (much like raising a teenager!).
Responsible AI Adoption – Balancing innovation with governance, risk management, and ethical frameworks.
As we harness the power of AI and innovation, the path forward is clear: by embracing responsible technology today, we’re not just modernizing services—we’re shaping a trusted, sustainable tomorrow for every citizen
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