Some experts say that what governments do in the next two years with artificial intelligence could define the next half-century of public service. That may or may not be an overstatement, but it’s fair to say that state and local leaders face a stark choice: Either take a disciplined, strategic approach to AI adoption now or risk burning through scarce resources on short-sighted experiments that erode public trust.AI is not just about creating new tools. It touches everything from fiscal stewardship and trust in government to preparing for seismic shifts in the nature of work and…