Research
Research
GW TAI is the emerging leader in trustworthy AI in systems and for society. We emphasize impact-focused interdisciplinary research that brings a systems perspective to placing trust in its societal context. We connect choices about data and design to strategies for the governance of AI systems and the data on which they are trained and deployed. GW TAI research ranges from highly technical applications to the policy and legal spheres.We apply these themes across diverse applications, including healthcare, transportation, energy, and education. Explore a snapshot of ongoing GW TAI projects below.
Healthcare
How can AI accelerate discovery? Extend access to care in underserved areas?
Transportation
How will increased autonomy change labor (e.g. robotaxis)? Ensure safety?
Energy
How will increased energy demands vs efficiency affect sustainability goals?
Security
How do we ensure that AI-enabled systems continue to behave as intended once deployed in contested environments?
TRAILS AI Institute Announces First Round of Seed Funding
The eight funded projects, totaling just over $1.5 million, will advance cutting-edge research and scholarship that spans AI design, development and governance
Athens Roundtable on AI and Rule of Law Spotlights Ethical, Legislative Issues
Marking a year since the introduction of ChatGPT, the two-day summit featured five members of Congress and dozens of leaders in research, industry, policy and law.
Can ChatGPT Co-Author Your Study? (No, but it May Help with the Research.)
GW Professors John Paul Helveston and Ryan Watkins helm an online repository documenting the use of large language models in scientific research.
A Database from GW Law Informs Users on Litigation Relating to AI
The shifting legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence is commanding attention, says Professor Robert Brauneis.
GW English Professor Uses AI to Teach Shakespeare and Critical Theory
Alexa Alice Joubin said the new technology has much to offer students, including helping them develop critical skills.
Artificial Intelligence is Here to Stay, So We Should Think More About It
Symposium on the interlocking futures of AI and the humanities held at George Washington University.
Summer Bootcamp Seeks to Kickstart New Research on “Trustworthy” Artificial Intelligence
Ph.D. fellows from GW’s Co-Design of Trustworthy AI Systems (DTAIS) program are gaining firsthand knowledge about convergent problems in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Future of Air Transportation
Peng Wei, GW Engineering associate professor, is working on NASA-funded research to improve small aircraft safety.
Using Computer Science to Tackle Human Trafficking
GW Engineering professor Robert Pless was awarded $1 million to expand a machine-learning project that identifies photographed hotel rooms.
Can a Robot Help Kids with Autism Navigate Social Situations
GW Engineering professor Chung Hyuk Park hopes to use robotic systems to engage children with autism socially and emotionally.