In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Chelle Gentemann, an Open Science Program Scientist at NASA, delves into NASA's groundbreaking efforts to integrate AI into the research lifecycle. She explores innovative metrics developed to measure the impact of open science, moving beyond traditional publication metrics. Gentemann also shares insights on AI applications in various NASA projects, from oceanography to the universe's origins, and discusses the challenges of implementing open science in government. Moreover, she highlights the need for reform in academic incentives to promote data sharing and collaboration.