PIDB Submits 2023 Annual Report to Congress

On March 8, 2024, PIDB Chair Mary DeRosa submitted to Congress the PIDB’s Annual Report for 2023. The report reviews the appointments of members; public events including the public meeting held on January 26 in Austin, Texas; briefings from federal agency representatives on their initiatives in developing artificial intelligence and machine learning tools for declassification; … Continue reading PIDB Submits 2023 Annual Report to Congress

PIDB Executive Session held on February 21, 2024

The PIDB held a virtual executive session on February 21, 2024. PIDB Chair Mary DeRosa led the meeting which was attended by PIDB members Carter Burwell, Andrew Byrnes, Ezra Cohen, Laura DeBonis, David Hickton, Carmen Medina, and Alissa Starzak. The members discussed projects, future meeting plans, legislative requirements for the Board, and overall objectives for … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session held on February 21, 2024

New Appointees and Executive Session Held on January 17, 2024

President Biden reappointed Laura DeBonis and appointed Andrew Byrnes and David Hickton to three-year terms as members of the PIDB, effective on January 11, 2024. Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Ezra Cohen to a second three-year term, also effective on January 11.   The PIDB held a virtual executive session on January 17, 2024. New members, Andrew … Continue reading New Appointees and Executive Session Held on January 17, 2024

PIDB Executive Session (December 20, 2023)

The PIDB held a virtual executive session on December 20, 2023, featuring a presentation by Geof Kahn and Anthony Persico of Palantir. The presentation included a demonstration of tools using large language models for declassification review to analyze text and assist with declassification decision making. PIDB Chair Mary DeRosa led the meeting which was attended … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session (December 20, 2023)

President Biden Appoints Mary DeRosa as Chair of the Public Interest Declassification Board

On December 6, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden appointed Mary DeRosa to a two-year term as Chair of the Public Interest Declassification Board. Ms. DeRosa is a Professor from Practice at the Georgetown University Law Center. The PIDB members and staff look forward to working with her on matters pertaining to reforming and modernizing the … Continue reading President Biden Appoints Mary DeRosa as Chair of the Public Interest Declassification Board

PIDB virtual executive sessions held in September and November

The PIDB held virtual executive sessions in September and November. These meetings featured guests to discuss modernizing declassification.  On September 20, Liza Goitien, Senior Director, Brennan Center for Justice’s Liberty & National Security Program, discussed classification and declassification issues, potential reforms, and technological applications. PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak led the meeting, which was attended … Continue reading PIDB virtual executive sessions held in September and November

Remembering Former PIDB Member Martin C. Faga

Martin C. FagaJune 11, 1941 – October 19, 2023Former PIDB member, Martin Faga, died on October 19, 2023. Marty served for three terms and as acting chair. He was appointed by President George W. Bush as an inaugural member of the PIDB and was present at the Board’s first meeting on Saturday, February 25, 2006. … Continue reading Remembering Former PIDB Member Martin C. Faga