George Mason University AI-in-Gov’s Inside the Black Box: AI Moves at the Speed of Trust
Welcome to AI in Gov: Inside the Black Box. This podcast series explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in government, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and impact.
In this episode of AI-in-Gov: Inside the Black Box, hosts Dr. Amarda Shehu and Richard Jacik sit down with I-Sah Hsieh, North Carolina’s Deputy Secretary for AI and Policy, to explore what it takes to move quickly with AI without leaving trust behind. Drawing on his experience across government, industry, and global organizations, I-Sah shares how North Carolina is creating space to experiment with AI, building partnerships with the private sector, and embedding responsible AI practices from the start. The conversation explores why governance doesn’t have to slow innovation, the critical role of AI literacy and culture, and why the future of government AI may depend less on the technology itself and more on earning the confidence of the people who use it.
Produced by Jessica Fonoroff. This episode is sponsored by Mathsolutely.