Code for America

Our Summit 2026 playlist is out now on YouTube. Curious what you missed? Want to relive your favorite moments on mainstage? We’ve got it all.

From building a better tax system, to using technology and policy to create a more responsive safety net, to using AI responsibly to improve benefits administration, you'll hear from innovators, doers, and changemakers building the future of civic tech, today.

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Filing your taxes is no easy task.

Tracking down documents. Hoping you filled things out correctly. It's stressful even with help, and for many, nearly impossible without it.

That's where the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program comes in. Trained volunteers complete millions of federal and state tax returns every year, for free, helping people unlock benefits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

We partner with a network of trusted, community-based organizations through GetYourRefund, our free, IRS-certified virtual tax filing service, to help as many tax filers as possible.

Here's why these organizations are some of the most important people in their communities every tax season: https://bit.ly/4vlmrSH

Next Friday is the last day to submit your session proposal for ! It’s the perfect place to share how you’ve used forms to improve government. Learn more about the call for proposals and submit yours today: https://formfest.org/call-for-proposals/

Co-hosted with Beeck Center

No two states are approaching AI in exactly the same way.

Across the country, we’re seeing a wide spectrum of progress. Some states are still in the early stages—focusing on governance, policy development, and building internal capacity. Others are beginning to pilot AI in specific programs. And a smaller group is starting to demonstrate what meaningful impact can look like in practice.

Our 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment explores each state, offering a closer look at how they’re approaching AI, where they’re making progress, and where challenges remain.

Explore your state and see how approaches compare across the country: https://bit.ly/4oeK4Jz

Claude Corps is a national fellowship program for early-career individuals passionate about extending the benefits of AI to communities across America.

Through a partnership between Anthropic, CodePath, and Social Finance, 1,000 fellows will learn how to use Claude, be matched with nonprofits across America, and spend a fully-paid year helping their host organizations advance their missions.

Code for America is proud to host a Claude Corps fellow in the upcoming cohort. Applications are open through July 17. Learn more about the application process here. https://bit.ly/4eE6n8E

Introducing Claude Corps We’re launching Claude Corps, a national fellowship program for people early in their careers who are passionate about extending the benefits of AI to communities across America.

“The future we build is …” what? We asked attendees at Code for America Summit to share their vision. We were blown away by the responses!

What do you think the future we build will look like? Share in the comments.

What does it actually mean for a state to move from using AI tools to real impact? Did AI help states deliver more benefits? Reduce burdens on caseworkers? Improve access for families?

In our 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment, we found that states are building the foundations. They’re establishing governance structures, investing in workforce capacity, and exploring early use cases—the foundations needed for responsible AI adoption.

But moving from adoption to implementation to impact looks different across states. This year’s assessment takes a closer look at that transition, highlighting how states are progressing along the AI journey, and what it takes to get to real world outcomes.

Explore the full findings: https://bit.ly/4oeK4Jz

That’s a wrap on our first season of The Government Fix! Government is all around us. It’s in your morning routine, your commute, even your grocery run. We need it. And it can be better. But this isn’t about tearing down bureaucracy—it’s about building up what works.

Smarter systems. Better tools. Less stress. Because when government works well, it works for everyone.

What was your favorite moment of this season? Let us know in the comments!

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