The PIDB held a virtual executive session on September 18, 2024. PIDB Chair Mary DeRosa led the meeting which was attended by PIDB members Carter Burwell, Andrew Byrnes, Ezra Cohen, David Hickton, Carmen Medina, and Alissa Starzak. The members discussed projects, future meeting plans, and overall objectives for Board activities. The agenda for the meeting … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session Held on September 18, 2024
Category: Executive Sessions
PIDB Executive Session Held on July 17, 2024
The PIDB held a virtual executive session on July 17, 2024. The session featured a presentation on the Air Force's automation project, Battering Ram. The project is converting security classification guides and policy into a machine readable format. Battering Ram can automatically detect inconsistencies between the guides and policy, generate rulesets, and evidence for decisions. … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session Held on July 17, 2024
PIDB Executive Session Held on May 15, 2024
The PIDB held a virtual executive session on May 15, 2024. The session featured a presentation by Adam Davis from the Department of Energy regarding the Advanced Computer Tools to Identify Classified Information (ACTICI). ACTICI uses artificial intelligence tools to aid derivative classifiers to review and identify information classified under the Atomic Energy Act. PIDB Chair … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session Held on May 15, 2024
PIDB Executive Session held on March 27, 2024
The PIDB held a virtual executive session on March 27, 2024. PIDB Chair Mary DeRosa led the meeting which was attended by PIDB members Carter Burwell, Andrew Byrnes, Ezra Cohen, David Hickton, Carmen Medina, and Alissa Starzak. NARA's General Counsel provided the annual ethics briefing. The members discussed plans for a public meeting and Board … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session held on March 27, 2024
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)
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
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on July 19, 2023
On July 19, 2023, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak led the meeting, which was attended by PIDB members Carter Burwell, Paul-Noel Chretien, Ezra Cohen, Trey Gowdy, Michael Lawrence, and Benjamin Powell. In the meeting, the PIDB members discussed declassification issues with John … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on July 19, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on June 22, 2023, at the National Archives
On June 22, 2023, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in person for an executive session at the National Archives in Washington, DC. PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak led the meeting, which was attended by PIDB members Carter Burwell, Paul-Noel Chretien, Ezra Cohen, Benjamin Powell and Michael Lawrence. In the executive session, PIDB members … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on June 22, 2023, at the National Archives