ICF report says federal AI deployments take up to 17 months to reach production

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  • ICF report flags long federal AI rollout cycles, averaging 6.7 months from concept to prototype.
  • Time from prototype to production runs 10 to 17 months, pointing to slower time-to-value for agency-scale deployments.
  • Survey of 200 federal employees across 18 agencies highlights process friction, with 60% citing bureaucracy despite 84% reporting governance structures.
  • Procurement ranks as the top barrier at 57%, with data readiness at 49% and workforce skills at 46%.
  • Gap in confidence persists: 77% of leaders see cost-effective AI, while 65% expect rapid implementation.


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