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)
Category: Executive Sessions
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
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on May 30, 2023
On May 30, 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, Benjamin Powell and John Tierney. The PIDB members planned for the next PIDB executive session. The agenda of … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on May 30, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on May 17, 2023
On May 17, 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, Laura DeBonis, Trey Gowdy, Michael Lawrence, Benjamin Powell and John Tierney. PIDB members received a briefing on a … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on May 17, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on April 19, 2023
On April 19, 2023, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Executive Secretary Mark Bradley opened the virtual meeting, which was led by PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak, and attended by PIDB members Ezra Cohen, Carter Burwell, Paul-Noel Chretien, Benjamin Powell, and Michael Lawrence. For the ISOO Operations, … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Held on April 19, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on March 15, 2023
On March 15, 2023, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Executive Secretary Mark Bradley opened the virtual meeting, which was led by PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak, and attended by PIDB members Ezra Cohen, Carter Burwell, Alissa Starzak, John Tierney, Paul Noel Chretien, Benjamin Powell, Michael Lawrence, … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on March 15, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on February 15, 2023
On February 15, 2023, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Acting Chair Alissa Starzak led the virtual meeting, which was attended by Carter Burwell, Paul-Noel Chretien, Ezra Cohen, Laura DeBonis, Trey Gowdy, Michael Lawrence, Ben Powell, and John Tierney. The members discussed next steps following the America’s … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on February 15, 2023
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on November 16, 2022
On November 16, 2022, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen led the virtual meeting, which was attended by Benjamin Powell, Carter Burwell, Paul Noel Chretien, John Tierney, Michael Lawrence, Trey Gowdy, and Laura DeBonis. PIDB members heard a briefing on blockchain, cognitive technologies, and … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on November 16, 2022