Cloudbench and its strategic partner Botcopy attended the Public Sector Generative AI Live + Labs event in NYC on February 28. 

The event was designed for public sector leaders and technical colleagues to join together and unlock the value of Generative AI. 

The packed agenda included: 
Putting AI to work: Transforming public services

Explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing public services during this insightful session. Hear from Google Public Sector leaders as they explore the exciting world of Google’s cutting-edge Gen AI technologies and their potential to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver citizen-centric solutions.

Harnessing the Power of AI for the Public Good: Innovative Applications in New York

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and interact with government services.  New York is at the forefront of this revolution, with leaders across the public sector embracing AI solutions to address complex challenges and better serve the needs of residents. In this session, you’ll meet the visionaries who are transforming New York with AI. 

New York City’s Cybersecurity Blueprint: A Comprehensive Approach to Digital Defense (Fireside Chat)

Delve into the multifaceted approach that underpins New York’s robust cybersecurity posture. This session will explore how NYC prioritizes continuous workforce training initiatives like Cyber Academy to ensure professionals stay up-to-date. Discover the critical role of advanced threat intelligence in proactively identifying and mitigating risks.  We’ll examine how New York City safeguards the integrity of its data and infrastructure. Finally, learn how OTI provides embedded City agency CISOs and APOs with strategic guidance and support, empowering agencies to achieve their cybersecurity objectives.

Hands-on Labs and Demos

Learn GenAI terminologies, tuning options, and get hands-on experience using Vertex AI Generative AI Studio, a cloud-based platform that allows users to create and experiment with generative AI models. The platform provides a variety of tools and resources that make it easy to get started with generative AI, even if you don’t have a background in machine learning. You’ll use Generative AI Studio with Vertex AI to create prompts and conversations on Google Cloud console, without using the API or Python SDKs.