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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the department's chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss, are pictured from behind, acknowledging applause after a fireside chat on AI. The officials are looking at each other, appearing to both be mid-clap. The audience is in the background. — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (right) and the department’s chief data and artificial intelligence Officer, Matthew Graviss (left), spoke to department employees about artificial intelligence capabilities in June. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

From translation to email drafting, State Department turns to AI to assist workforce

The agency responsible for foreign affairs has introduced an internal chatbot and tools to aid employees with things like news analysis and searching department policy.

4 days ago By Madison Alder

Dr. Kelly Fletcher, CIO, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Department of State

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.

Dec 13, 2023 By Scoop News Group

Kelly Fletcher, CIO of the State Department, delivers a keynote at FedTalks 2023. (FedScoop)

State Department looks to satellite communications for emergencies in embassies around the world

SATCOM products could be used in embassies around the world for emergency communication services, as well as day-to-day use in smaller countries.

Sep 7, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

The Daily Scoop Podcast

The road ahead for IT modernization at Department of State

Department of State CIO Kelly Fletcher.

May 9, 2023 By FedScoop Staff

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.

Apr 17, 2023 By Scoop News Group

A May 11, 2018 photo shows the seal of the US State Department at the State Department in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

State names Laura Williams deputy chief information officer for foreign operations

Williams previously held a variety of information management roles at American embassies around the world.

Mar 22, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

The Daily Scoop Podcast

State Department CIO Kelly Fletcher on EVOLVE, cyber risk landscape

Fletcher discusses the IT solicitation and what her agency hopes to achieve in 2023.

Jan 3, 2023 By FedScoop Staff

Kelly Fletcher