U.S. Department of State Center for Analytics

"Nerd out. Go ahead. Everyone has their inner nerd somewhere. So nerd out on this and see where it takes you." - Secretary of State Antony Blinken on #AI What an incredible event last Friday discussing AI with Secretary Blinken, Department Chief Data and AI Officer Dr. Matthew Graviss, and leaders from around the U.S. Department of State! Thank you to all who joined us live, in person and virtually. This is just the start of many important and open conversations on how AI is transforming diplomacy for generations to come. Make sure you’re following U.S. Department of State Center for Analytics to stay informed on #AIatState. 📽 Watch the Secretary’s Remarks and Discussion on AI: https://lnkd.in/e4KfXsGe

📢 WATCH LIVE this Friday June 28, 2024, 9-10:30 AM EDT, for a Conversation with Secretary Antony Blinken on Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of State. This event will present an essential dialogue on AI as part of the Secretary’s Modernization Agenda. Hear directly from Department leadership as they highlight progress, pilot innovations, and discuss next steps in implementing the Department’s first-ever Enterprise AI Strategy signed by Secretary Blinken last November. See below for a full event agenda.    Stay tuned to learn how we are harnessing AI to shape the future of diplomacy. 🗓️ Date: June 28, 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM EDT – 10:30 AM EDT 🌐https://www.state.gov - 9:00-9:02: Welcome remarks from Department Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAO) Dr. Matthew Graviss - 9:02-9:07: Keynote remarks from Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken  9:07-9:35: Fireside chat with Secretary Blinken and CDAO Graviss on AI’s Transformative Impact on Diplomacy  - 9:35-10:06: AI Leadership Panel featuring Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen, Department of State’s Chief Information Officer Dr. Kelly Fletcher, and U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. Moderated by Office of Management Strategy and Solutions Director Daniel Stoian  - 10:06-10:25: 2024 Data and AI for Diplomacy Awards Presentation with Assistant Secretary Alaina Teplitz, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary for Management   - 10:25-10:30: Closing Remarks from Assistant Secretary Teplitz #AIatState #DiplomacyInnovation #StateDepartment #ArtificialIntelligence #ModernizationAgenda DT - Diplomatic Technology at State Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Paula Osborn back to team CfA as our newest Deputy Chief Data and AI Officer! 🎉 Paula is returning to CfA from the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) where she served as the Bureau Chief Data Officer. Prior to IO, Paula served as a senior data scientist in CfA. She joined the State Department in 2016 and in her time at State has done extended details to U.S. Embassy Moscow, Mexico City, Kyiv, and Kabul, and served as an elections monitor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Siberia. Check out the article Paula wrote for this month’s Foreign Service Journal on the adoption of #data and #AI in IO 📖 https://lnkd.in/d_n3ZMqZ

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Paula Osborn back to team CfA as our newest Deputy Chief Data and AI Officer! 🎉 Paula is returning to CfA from the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) where she served as the Bureau Chief Data Officer. Prior to IO, Paula served as a senior data scientist in CfA. She joined the State Department in 2016 and in her time at State has done extended details to U.S. Embassy Moscow, Mexico City, Kyiv, and Kabul, and served as an elections monitor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Siberia. Check out the article Paula wrote for this month’s Foreign Service Journal on the adoption of #data and #AI in IO 📖 https://lnkd.in/d_n3ZMqZ

From Pilot to Production ☑ Yesterday, Deputy Chief Data and AI Officer Amy Ritualo participated in GDIT Emerge: AI on the Frontlines in Washington DC. The panel, moderated by Dave Vennergrund of GDIT, focused on "From Pilot to Production: Strategies for Scaling AI Implementation.” Alongside Lukman Ramsey of Google Public Sector, DCDAO Ritualo emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of learning, understanding business processes to inform technology innovations, and managing change effectively to successfully implement AI at scale. The panelists also delved into the need for early and frequent employee involvement in the AI development process, the benefits of adopting a human-in-the-loop approach, and the importance of creating strong governance structures to ensure adherence to federal guidance and mitigate risk. It was a great day connecting with AI professionals across public and private sector! Thank you to all those involved in facilitating this event and for including the State perspective on implementing responsible AI. #GDITEmerge #AI #PublicSector #ScalingAI

🎉 Exciting Announcement | The U.S. Department of State has been awarded $18.2 million in funding for Generative AI through the US Technology Modernization Fund.   Read the GSA press release below:   With over 270 diplomatic posts worldwide, DOS professionals currently face an overwhelming influx of information, generating an average of 6,300 diplomatic cables daily alongside numerous media summaries and reports. With $18.2 million in TMF funding, DOS aims to harness safe, secure, and responsible Generative AI (GenAI) to empower its widely dispersed team members to work more efficiently and improve access to enhanced information resources.   “This investment marks a pivotal moment to reshape how DOS conducts diplomacy and promotes American interests worldwide,” said Dr. Matthew Graviss, DOS Chief Data and AI Officer. “This project will enable our diplomats to focus on essential analysis and strategic engagement, boosting our efficiency and strengthening America’s global diplomatic advantage.”   By integrating GenAI into its operations, DOS seeks to streamline data processing, enabling personnel to quickly distill insights and allocate more time to achieving impactful diplomatic outcomes. This TMF investment will play a key role in devising an interagency playbook for the responsible implementation of GenAI practices across government entities.   https://lnkd.in/eN6dXBhk   #TMF #AI #GenAI #State

Last week, Chief Data and AI Officer Dr. Matthew Graviss met with Mexican Senator Alejandra Lagunes to talk ethical and responsible use of #AI and the importance of international cooperation as we anticipate the impact of emerging technology on government and civil society at large.   Thank you to Senator Lagunes and the team at U.S. Embassy in Mexico for a great visit!   https://lnkd.in/dS39QC6Q

International collaboration ✔ This week, Chief Data and AI Officer Dr. Matthew Graviss, Director of Analytics John Silson, and Director of Communications, Culture, and Training Farakh Khan had the opportunity to sit down with Julien Steimer, France’s Director General of Administration and Modernization, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. The team shared with Director General Steimer the history of the U.S. Department of State Center for Analytics, our journey in developing Enterprise Data and Enterprise AI Strategies, and the shared challenges and opportunities we face in implementing #data and #AI in a federal organization. Thank you to Director General Steimer and his team for the engaging visit!

Last week, Chief Data and AI Officer Dr. Matthew Graviss met with Mexican Senator Alejandra Lagunes to talk ethical and responsible use of #AI and the importance of international cooperation as we anticipate the impact of emerging technology on government and civil society at large.   Thank you to Senator Lagunes and the team at U.S. Embassy in Mexico for a great visit!   https://lnkd.in/dS39QC6Q

We're excited to be at the the first-ever The AI Expo for National Competitiveness, hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) alongside the second Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation And National Security.   Our team at the Center for Analytics, together with the Bureau of Information Resource Management and the Office of Cyber and Digital Policy, is showcasing the U.S. Department of State's dedication to advancing AI technology and enhancing U.S. and allied competitiveness on a global scale.   The AI Expo is a place for industry leaders, government agencies, and academic institutions to come together, exchange ideas, and explore the latest technological breakthroughs. Our booth was abuzz with engaging conversations, networking opportunities, and insights on how data and AI are driving innovation across sectors. Thanks to everyone that stopped by and we hope to see you on day 2!  #AI #data #networking #innovation