Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Launch Editorial

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Journal of Generative AI in the Public Sector. We find ourselves at a historic inflection point – an era defined not only by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, but also by an overwhelming surge of narratives, claims, and hype surrounding it. The line between substance and spectacle has blurred, and for many in the public sector, this creates a cognitive battlefield where clarity is scarce and strategic direction is elusive. Ironically, AI itself contributes to this ambiguity: generative models amplify noise, simulate expertise, and can inadvertently distort decision-making environments they were designed to enhance.