AI for evaluation capacity: A chatbot approach to teaching logic models in government settings

This session demonstrates a scenario-based AI chatbot developed with the City of Chicago to teach logic models to public-sector staff. Adapting the “My Rich Uncle” scenario into an interactive learning experience, the chatbot helps users work through inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes in a low-stakes format. The session examines its value for evaluation capacity building in government, along with practical considerations for responsible AI use, including transparency, data sensitivity, and human judgment.