Artificial intelligence is not creating new adversaries, but it is making existing ones faster, more scalable and far cheaper to operate. For government, the question is less how fast can we deploy than how safely, given a risk calculus shaped by national security, public trust and mission assurance. Existing frameworks from NIST and CISA remain a strong foundation but must evolve toward continuous monitoring and authorization as AI grows more autonomous. Data governance, provenance and third-party supply chain risk sit at the core of trustworthy AI, while resilience and a deliberate, risk-based approach to adoption separate the agencies that succeed from those that fall behind.

In this session, Matt Hartman of Merlin Group and ISMG's Chris Riotta, will share insights on:

• Why AI accelerates existing adversaries and shifts defense toward speed and containment;
• How agencies can evolve risk frameworks toward continuous assessment and authorization;
• Why a risk-based, start-now mindset and resilience focus define success.