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In this episode of Back in Session, the Ryans sit down with Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve, for an in-depth conversation on how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of public affairs and government relations. Drawing from his years of experience at the intersection of politics, research, and strategy, Jeff shares how AI is moving beyond chatbots to become a true partner in policymaking and advocacy.
You’ll hear Jeff explain why AI isn’t here to replace public affairs professionals, but to amplify their strategic impact, and how tools like Delve’s new platform are helping teams move from manual research to real-time intelligence. He also breaks down the risks of poorly thought-out AI regulation, the power of agentic workflows, and how firms can prepare for the next wave of technological disruption in government affairs.
Learn more about Delve’s AI Playbook:
In this episode of Back in Session, the Ryans sit down with Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve, for an in-depth conversation on how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of public affairs and government relations. Drawing from his years of experience at the intersection of politics, research, and strategy, Jeff shares how AI is moving beyond chatbots to become a true partner in policymaking and advocacy.
You’ll hear Jeff explain why AI isn’t here to replace public affairs professionals, but to amplify their strategic impact, and how tools like Delve’s new platform are helping teams move from manual research to real-time intelligence. He also breaks down the risks of poorly thought-out AI regulation, the power of agentic workflows, and how firms can prepare for the next wave of technological disruption in government affairs.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
AI’s Public Affairs Evolution:
- Jeff outlines how AI, particularly agentic tools, will revolutionize government relations by automating research and freeing professionals to focus on high-value strategy and relationships.
From Overload to Insight:
- Delve AI was born from the frustration of keyword-based searches. Jeff explains how his platform mimics expert analysts to distill actionable insights from information overload in minutes.
Rise of the “AI Orchestrator”:
- Rather than replacing professionals, AI will empower them. Jeff predicts a shift from doing all the work to orchestrating smart agents that perform complex tasks across hearings, memos, and legislative tracking.
Regulatory Friction Ahead:
- Jeff warns that current AI regulations may become obsolete quickly as technology evolves and becomes embedded in everyday tools—posing a challenge for global deployment.
Tips for Public Affairs Teams:
- Use AI now as a co-pilot, but prepare for what’s next. Jeff shares Delve’s free playbook to help teams strategically adopt AI and stay ahead of the curve.
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