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.

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.