This marks the beginning of a new phase in public sector transformation: the rise of AI-native government. Public sector organisations are exploring how intelligent systems can help anticipate citizen needs, streamline complex workflows, improve resource allocation and support public sector employees in their day-to-day responsibilities. Imagine public sector employees supported by intelligent assistants that reduce administrative burdens and allow them to focus on higher-value activities. Building the foundations for the AI-native eraThe next phase of public sector AI will not be defined by the number of pilots launched or even by access to the most advanced models. That is the next frontier of public sector AI – and it is already taking shape today.