August Chen, CEO and co-founder of Hazel, an AI procurement company, talks about the challenges and innovations in transforming government procurement. Drawing on his experience at Palantir, he shares insights on the resistance of outdated systems to change. Chen emphasizes the role of AI in creating efficiencies, expanding vendor options, and improving public service delivery. He also discusses the balance between innovation and regulation in AI, advocating for collaboration to safely harness its benefits for society.
