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For US government, use of unapproved communications tools during foreign travel isn’t a new issue

In some cases, federal agencies have permitted the use of Signal, the encrypted messaging app used by top Trump officials to discuss attack plans.

4 days ago By Rebecca Heilweil Madison Alder Caroline Nihill

A sign for the U.S. Department of State is seen on the outside of the Harry S. Truman Federal Building on October 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Building tech capacity at State

The State Department can and should be a shining example of a well-run government agency — all it takes is the will to do so.

Mar 31, 2025 By Joel Burke

John Silson, director of analytics at the State Department’s Center for Analytics, speaks to FedScoop’s Madison Alder at SNG Live: AI & Automation on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Scoop News Group)

Mobile app, cable queries among planned expansions of State Department’s AI chatbot

Speaking with FedScoop, John Silson talked next steps for StateChat and how providing models with context translates to user adoption.

Mar 28, 2025 By Madison Alder

State Department’s Manny Medrano on partnerships strengthening AI & cyber analytics

Manny Medrano | Director, Cyber Monitoring & Operations, Bureau of Diplomatic Security | Dept. of State

Mar 27, 2025 By Scoop News Group

State Department’s Amy Ritualo on embracing AI for diplomacy

Amy Ritualo | Acting Chief Data & AI Officer | Dept. of State

Mar 26, 2025 By Scoop News Group

USAID’s information technology team is down to five members

Sources tell FedScoop there were previously around 100 IT staffers, while a team focused on transitioning resources to State was disbanded.

Mar 26, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

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

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Source: USAID preparing to transfer systems to State Department amid downsizing

The agency’s website says it has placed approximately 1,600 personnel on administrative leave.

Feb 24, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

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Trump order limits agency hiring, puts DOGE leads in decision-making roles; the State Department loses its top data and AI official

The new executive order looks to minimize agency hiring allowances, requiring four workers to depart for every one hire to be made. And, Matthew Graviss is leaving…

Feb 12, 2025 By FedScoop Staff

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)

State Department’s top data and AI official departs

Matthew Graviss led the agency’s implementation of artificial intelligence, including its internal AI chatbot.

Feb 11, 2025 By Madison Alder