George Mason University AI-in-Gov’s Inside the Black Box: Rethinking Intelligence Through Brain-Inspired Computing
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 Amarda Shehu welcome Maryam Parsa from George Mason University for a fascinating conversation on neuromorphic computing and the future of brain-inspired AI. Together, they explore how researchers are rethinking artificial intelligence beyond traditional large language models—diving into topics like spiking neural networks, hyperdimensional computing, adaptive learning systems, and hardware/software co-design. Parsa also shares how her research with organizations including the U.S. Army and Department of Energy is helping shape AI systems that are more efficient, resilient, and capable of adapting to unfamiliar environments, bringing us one step closer to machines that learn more like the human brain.
Produced by Jessica Fonoroff. This episode is sponsored by Moara.io.