CAPIO Chirp Episode 18
Optimizing AI for Public Communicators

AI is here to stay. How can government communicators optimize the use of this new tool in their toolbelt? Listen in on this conversation between AI expert Josh Hirsch, CAPIO 2025 Conference Keynote speaker and CAPIO podcast hosts Paul Hosley and Lael Wageneck, APR about how AI can be used in the government comms sector. How can you maximize your use of this tool for sentiment analysis or as a baseline for your strategic communications plan? How do you communicate with AI to get the results you want? This fun and insightful podcast will remove some of the mystery about using AI in a tangible way to support your community. Plus, check out the show notes for a link to an AI Usage policy template!

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