Matthew Graviss Archives

Matthew Graviss, the State Department’s chief AI officer and chief data officer, speaks during AI Talks on April 18, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo)

Former State Department data, AI leader Graviss joins Atlassian

Matthew Graviss has joined the Australian-based software company as its public sector chief technology officer after roughly 17 years in government.

Mar 7, 2025 By Madison Alder

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.

Dec 11, 2024 By Madison Alder

The US Department of State building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images)

Opinion: How do you make the State Department data-driven? One campaign at a time

State Department Chief Data Officer Matthew Graviss and his deputy Garrett Berntsen explain their progress reshaping the agency's use of data in support of U.S. diplomatic efforts.

Sep 28, 2022 By Matthew Graviss Garrett Berntsen

The Harry S. Truman State Department Building in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

State Department names new chief data officer

Matthew Graviss has been heading up the department's Center for Analytics for the past month.

Jan 5, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir