Tech Diplomacy Training Act

Key Points

• This bill requires all U.S. diplomats to complete training in science, technology, engineering, and math. The training will focus on modern topics like artificial intelligence and new ways of communicating across borders.
• New diplomats will receive this training as part of their initial orientation. Current employees will have up to 18 months to finish the full program or about nine months to complete a shorter version.
• The goal is to help American representatives understand how technology changes the way countries interact. It also teaches them how to spot and respond to tech threats from foreign adversaries.
• The State Department will be responsible for creating these classes. They must include information on how different regions of the world are advancing in technology and how the U.S. can use those tools to its advantage.

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