REI’s Data Analytics Lead, Ramakrishnan Krishnamurthy, and REI’s AI Lead, Anand Trivedi, featured on NEXTGOV/FCW.
As the new administration pushes to leverage AI for government advancement, one major challenge is managing the escalating costs of implementing AI solutions. While AI has been used in the federal government for years, the shift to generative AI and large language models demands significant investments in compute, data processing, and skilled personnel. Agencies must carefully strategize, comparing the costs of different AI architectures, considering open-source versus closed-source models, and establishing a robust monitoring system to control cloud and infrastructure expenses. For a deeper dive into these crucial considerations and how to avoid runaway AI costs, visit NextGov and read REI’s “Three Ways Agencies Can Prepare before AI Costs Skyrocket” for more insights.
