In a recent episode of Building Great Tech, hosts Simon Hook and Anastasija Krysa sit down with Dr. Travis Hoppe, former White House Assistant Director of AI Research and Development and now Chief AI Officer at GroundVue. Hoppe, who also co-developed The Pile dataset, discusses how AI will shape democracy and the science behind large language models.
Dr. Hoppe previously served as the first Chief AI Officer at the CDC, where he launched the agency's enterprise AI strategy, led AI adoption, and oversaw the first government-wide study on generative AI ROI. At the White House OSTP, he helped shape federal AI policy across agencies.
The conversation touches on the intersection of AI and democratic processes, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development and deployment. Hoppe's work at GroundVue focuses on leveraging AI to strengthen democratic institutions.
Key topics include:
- How AI can enhance democratic engagement
- The role of open-source datasets like The Pile
- Federal AI strategy and responsible adoption
- Practical applications of AI in public health and government