AI-in-Gov Council

From CEC webpage

Summary

Welcome to the AI-in-Gov Council, launched by George Mason University in partnership with public sector tech providers and leaders of local, state, and federal government agencies.

Why Now?

The rapid evolution of AI and ML technologies, alongside the government’s mandate to implement AI innovations safely and responsibly for the common good, has created an urgent need for structured governance. Government agencies, already highly regulated, rely heavily on public sector tech providers to lead AI initiatives, while ensuring compliance with increasingly complex frameworks.

While recent efforts such as presidential orders and the appointment of Chief AI Officers mark progress, they fall short of addressing uneven acquisition policies and varied agency transparency. The AI-in-Gov Council led by George Mason bridges this gap by fostering collaboration between academia, AI-in-Gov sectors, and government, sharing knowledge, shaping unified policies on AI governance, and positioning the next generation of AI practitioners to engage in well-structured and impactful projects closely aligned with the evolving needs of government AI ecosystems.

Source: CEC Webpage

OnAir Post: AI-in-Gov Council

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AI-in-Gov Council Response to RFI on the Development of an AI Plan
CEC Webpage, Amarda Shehu et al

On behalf of the AI-in Gov Council, a public-private partnership uniting academia, public sector technology providers, and government CXOs from local, state, and federal organizations, we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the development of the AI Action Plan.

Led by George Mason University Vice President and Chief AI Officer, Dr. Amarda Shehu, and Brillient Corporation’s Chief Digital Officer and Senior Vice President, Mr. Richard Jacik, our Council is committed to fostering AI-driven innovation that enhances efficiency, security, and transparency in government. Drawing from our experience working with government agencies we present recommendations to sustain and enhance America’s AI leadership while ensuring the responsible development and deployment of AI in the public sector.

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Key Take Aways from the U.S. National Security Memorandum and Framework
Special Competitive Studies Project, Amarda Shehu, Jesse Kirkpatrick, J.P. Singh – November 27, 2024

External analysis written by three George Mason University (GMU) researchers.

Here are three big takeaways from three experts at George Mason University.

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About

Mission

The AI-in-Gov Council provides thought leadership by bridging industry and academia on AI approaches, governance, technologies, and guardrails in the development and deployment of AI technologies within government. Through annual programming, the council will coordinate AI initiatives, ensure AI-in-Gov partners stay informed on agency approaches, and disseminate key metadata on federal AI activities.

By publishing reports, white papers, and position papers, the Council will support common AI goals in the AI-in-Gov community while providing a collaborative environment for joint research products. Through these efforts, leveraging George Mason’s role as a national leader in computer science, AI, and technology governance, the Council strengthens collaborations in AI and provides value to our government and our AI-in-Gov community.