George Mason University AI-in-Gov’s Inside the Black Box: Engineering AI for the Real World
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 Richard Jacik and Dr. Amarda Shehu welcome Dr. Ali Raz, Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University, for a conversation on what it takes to move AI from promising technology to trusted, real-world solutions. Together, they explore systems engineering, digital twins, autonomous systems, and the challenges of integrating AI into complex, mission-critical environments. Dr. Raz shares why successful AI adoption requires more than powerful algorithms—it demands systems thinking, rigorous testing, and a focus on trust, safety, and collaboration to ensure AI delivers meaningful results in government and beyond.
Produced by Jessica Fonoroff. This episode is sponsored by Moara.io.