The AI Steward

What You Should Be Asking About AI Data Centers

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:14:51 GMT

AI data centers are growing fast. Not many people are asking what they should be.

The Pope's AI Warning: Why Magnifica Humanitas Matters

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:34 GMT

Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas is not a technical AI paper, and that's exactly why it matters.

In this episode, Joshua Janis breaks down the Pope's AI warning and what it says about humanity.

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Wisconsin Cities Need AI Governance Before Tools

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:59:25 GMT

AI is moving fast, and cities are scrambling to adopt tools. Wisconsin doesn't need implementation. It needs clear governance and discipline first.

AI Education: Foundations for Informed Decision-Making (Part 2)

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:42:27 GMT

AI is not a neutral tool.

In Part 2, we look at how the history of technology shapes the consequences we see today, and why leaders need to approach AI with governance, awareness, and better questions. Understanding how AI works is what helps prevent costly mistakes.

AI Education: Foundations for Informed Decision-Making (Part 1)

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:26:38 GMT

AI education is becoming essential as organizations move toward adoption. In Part 1, we break down the foundations of AI, including how AI works, the role of data, and the key concepts leaders should understand before making decisions. This episode provides context to support more informed AI strategy and implementation.

AI Adoption Is Outpacing AI Governance

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:41:45 GMT

AI is being adopted at a rapid pace.

But Governance isn't keeping up, and the gap is leading to costly mistakes.

Trump's AI shift Could Slow Things Down

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:16:33 GMT

AI is moving fast, and now the government wants more control.

Trumps latest AI shift could impact how AI models are developed, tested, and released. Here's what it means for regulation and the race against China in innovation.

AI in Government: What's Missing

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:13:40 GMT

There's no clear playbook for how governments should be handling AI.

That's the problem.

This episode breaks down what's missing.

AI Wisdom: The 10 Commandments

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:09:02 GMT

AI is being trained on information.

The question is whether its being shaped with wisdom. This episode explores why wisdom matters, and the 10 commandments for building it into AI.

AI Decisions Can Impact Your Rights

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:50:02 GMT

AI is already being used in decisions around housing, hiring, and public safety.

Without oversight, those decisions can impact people in ways most don't see. We break down those risks.

Colorado v. X AI: DOJ Enters the Fight Over AI Free Speech

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:17:02 GMT

Is AI code free speech, and who controls it?

Josh Janis breaks down the case that could decide how AI systems are allowed to make decisions around bias and discrimination.

Numbers Lie Too. AI Screwing Small Businesses.

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:37:11 GMT

What happens when AI is trusted without oversight? A real client story and the cost of running without guardrails.

AI Is Already Changing How You Think

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:55:46 GMT

AI is already shaping how we think. This episode looks at what happens when the line between using the tool and relying on its starts to fade.

The 11 Core Functions of AI in Government

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:35:49 GMT

Where is AI actually showing up in government? In this episode of The AI Steward, Joshua Janis breaks down the OECD’s 11 core functions of AI in government, including where adoption is already happening and where it is likely to expand.

Where Public Sector AI Should Start

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:33:34 GMT

Where should public-sector AI actually begin? Joshua Janis looks at what needs to be in place before adoption moves forward and why that foundation matters more than the tools themselves.

AI in Government: Lessons From Seattle

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:49:04 GMT

What does real AI implementation require now? In Episode 1 of The AI Steward, Joshua Janis explores the shift from broad AI experimentation to real-world implementation across public and private sectors. The conversation covers infrastructure readiness, workforce upskilling, practical governance, data quality, risk management, and the human decisions shaping responsible AI adoption.