Keegan Mcbride, a policy advisor in AI and government and a lecturer at the Oxford Internet Institute, discusses the evolution of digital governance in Estonia during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the importance of AI in transforming public services and contrasts Estonia's success with challenges in the U.S. Mcbride emphasizes the necessity of fostering effective bureaucracies and bridging gaps between tech companies and government. His insights reveal the need for proactive leadership to modernize government infrastructure and enhance collaboration in solving critical challenges.