Senate-approved resolution to open the government appears to halt diplomat RIFs
Despite being announced before the shutdown, the bill’s prohibition on reduction-in-force activity encompasses the separation date for foreign service officers.
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New TMF investments boost agency projects in generative AI, digital service delivery, accessibility
Nearly $50 million in targeted investments awarded to the Departments of State, Education and Commerce.
State Department to use new Purdue tech diplomacy platform to train officials
The Department of State is the first adopter of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, which will help train officials about emerging technologies in the foreign policy landscape.
State Department trims several uses from public AI inventory
Deletions include a Facebook ad system used for collecting media clips and behavioral analytics for online surveys.
State Department is launching an internal chatbot
The agency’s CIO said the rollout of a generative AI chatbot is in response to staffer requests for streamlining processes like translation services.
How risky is ChatGPT? Depends which federal agency you ask
A majority of civilian CFO Act agencies have come up with generative AI strategies, according to a FedScoop analysis.
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State Department CIO on embracing AI for security and mission outcomes
Dr. Kelly Fletcher discusses the agency’s zero trust strategy and how they plan to integrate AI to streamline cyber and workforce operations.
Department of State IT contractor arrested on espionage charges
The IT contractor, who has had a top secret security clearance since at least 2020, allegedly distributed defense information with a foreign government.
The road ahead for IT modernization at Department of State
Department of State CIO Kelly Fletcher.
State Dept. CIO on challenges in managing vast data, says they’re “hungry for technology”
Kelly Fletcher shares her insights on the Department’s strategies for better data mobility.