Survey reveals limited artificial intelligence skills and understanding among public managers, indicating significant barriers to public sector adoption.
Key Points
To investigate the competencies and perceptions of public managers regarding the challenges of adopting artificial intelligence tools in the public sector.
Survey design targeting government administration in the State of Mexico (central region).
Assessed perceptions and AI competencies among N=32 key public managers.
Public managers exhibit a notable deficit in technical skills and competencies required for AI adoption.
Limited understanding of AI concepts among leaders poses a critical barrier to future public sector implementation.