AI GovCast: State Explores How AI Aids Diplomatic Processes

The State Department employs thousands of civilian employees, including more than 15,000 foreign service officers and other diplomats across the globe. State Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer Matthew Graviss sees artificial intelligence helping them do their job more effectively.

Graviss highlighted the agency’s new research assistant for translation and other tasks for employees to create annual reports on religious freedom, climate and more.

Graviss also discussed how State is driving ethical and responsible use of AI in diplomacy, hiring AI professionals and integrating better data practices in AI implementation.