The Tech Crash Course That Trains US Diplomats to Spot Threats

The document reports on the U.S. State Department’s cyber and digital policy training program, led by Ambassador Nathaniel Fick, designed to equip diplomats with skills in cybersecurity, telecommunications, privacy, and AI governance. It highlights strategic aims to strengthen U.S. digital diplomacy, support European telecoms amid competition with Huawei, navigate AI regulation at the UN, and rebuild credibility following past shortcomings in governing social media platforms, with WIRED granted exclusive access to a training session.