RESTON, Va. (July 10, 2025) — ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading global solutions and technology provider, released a new report, “The AI Advantage: Moving from Exploration to Impact,” offering a detailed look into how U.S. federal agencies are progressing in leveraging and scaling AI initiatives, and key challenges that are holding 欧博娱乐m back.
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