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Secretary Snyder Represents Massachusetts at Emerging Tech Global Summit Ministerial Summit Convening in Spain to Advance Responsible Use of AI
BARCELONA – Massachusetts Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder represented the state at the Disruptive and Emerging Technology Alliance (DETA) Ministerial Summit this week in Barcelona. Secretary Snyder was the only state-level Chief Information Officer from the United States in attendance at the summit. He was joined at the summit by the state’s Chief Technology Officer, William Cole.
The summit, held November 6 and 7, brings together leaders from democratic nations around the world to discuss the ethical use of emerging technologies and how best to adopt these technologies for social good, while supporting local industry and preserving democratic values and human rights. Summit attendees signed a policy statement that calls for the ethical use of AI, which will be shared with international organizations that play a role in AI regulation, including the United Nations, the European Union, and G7 leaders.
“Massachusetts is bringing our knowledge, expertise and values to the global stage. We’re proud that Secretary Snyder will be representing us and discussing our work at the Disruptive and Emerging Technology Alliance Ministerial Summit,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Massachusetts is leading in responsible AI use, and we applaud the technology leaders from around the world joining us to advance emerging tech equitably and responsibly.”
“Our administration is dedicated to technology leadership, both within Massachusetts and beyond, as is the case this week,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are proud of Secretary Snyder and EOTSS’ work to set equitable and responsible standards as we work on AI and other emerging technologies that will better deliver government services and drive innovation and efficiencies within our state workforce.”
The Disruptive & Emerging Technology Alliance (DETA) is an initiative that brings together 17 governments representing some of the world's leading technology hubs. The initiative is open to governments from regions and states around the world that demonstrate a clear commitment to democratic values, human rights, and cultural and linguistic diversity.
The governments involved in DETA to date are the Province of Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bavaria (Germany), Catalonia (Spain), Costa Rica, Emilia-Romagna (Italy), Flanders (Belgium), Gyeonggi (South Korea), Hessen (Germany), Massachusetts (USA), Kyoto (Japan), Occitanie (France), Québec (Canada), Scotland (United Kingdom), South Australia (Australia), Wales (United Kingdom), and Western Cape (South Africa).
Eleven delegations participated in the Ministerial Summit held in Barcelona:
“We are proud and humbled to be among so many emerging technology leaders from around the world this week, to advance the cause of equity through emerging technology,” said Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “Moving the needle on such a big scale requires visionary leadership, and that is what we have on Team Massachusetts. I am proud to represent the values of the Healey-Driscoll Administration with our global partners.”
“It is an honor to collaborate with world technology leaders and share experiences of how we are using responsible AI to improve services for our citizens,” said Massachusetts Chief Technology Officer William Cole. “The opportunity to apply the shared knowledge will help us advance many of the AI use cases we are actively working on here in Massachusetts.”
The summit concluded with a visit to the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC). The following day, the delegations will visit the Computer Vision Center (CVC), the Alba Synchrotron, the Institute of Photonic Sciences of Catalonia (ICFO), and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC).
About EOTSS:
As the state’s lead technology secretariat, EOTSS is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the Administration’s information technology activities and ensuring that all executive department agencies adhere to its published standards, policies, and procedures. This enterprise approach provides a single, comprehensive framework to ensure that the state is in alignment to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Commonwealth’s data and information systems.
The summit, held November 6 and 7, brings together leaders from democratic nations around the world to discuss the ethical use of emerging technologies and how best to adopt these technologies for social good, while supporting local industry and preserving democratic values and human rights. Summit attendees signed a policy statement that calls for the ethical use of AI, which will be shared with international organizations that play a role in AI regulation, including the United Nations, the European Union, and G7 leaders.
“Massachusetts is bringing our knowledge, expertise and values to the global stage. We’re proud that Secretary Snyder will be representing us and discussing our work at the Disruptive and Emerging Technology Alliance Ministerial Summit,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Massachusetts is leading in responsible AI use, and we applaud the technology leaders from around the world joining us to advance emerging tech equitably and responsibly.”
“Our administration is dedicated to technology leadership, both within Massachusetts and beyond, as is the case this week,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “We are proud of Secretary Snyder and EOTSS’ work to set equitable and responsible standards as we work on AI and other emerging technologies that will better deliver government services and drive innovation and efficiencies within our state workforce.”
The Disruptive & Emerging Technology Alliance (DETA) is an initiative that brings together 17 governments representing some of the world's leading technology hubs. The initiative is open to governments from regions and states around the world that demonstrate a clear commitment to democratic values, human rights, and cultural and linguistic diversity.
The governments involved in DETA to date are the Province of Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bavaria (Germany), Catalonia (Spain), Costa Rica, Emilia-Romagna (Italy), Flanders (Belgium), Gyeonggi (South Korea), Hessen (Germany), Massachusetts (USA), Kyoto (Japan), Occitanie (France), Québec (Canada), Scotland (United Kingdom), South Australia (Australia), Wales (United Kingdom), and Western Cape (South Africa).
Eleven delegations participated in the Ministerial Summit held in Barcelona:
- Catalonia (Spain): Minister of Research and Universities, and Secretaries of Digital Policies, EU & Foreign Action, and Telecommunications and Digital Transformation
- Hessen (Germany): Minister for Digitisation
- Massachusetts (USA): Secretary of Technology Services and Security.
- Occitania (France): Vice President of Economy, Employment, Innovation, and Reindustrialization
- Scotland (United Kingdom): Minister of Business
- Wales (United Kingdom): Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning.
- Province of Buenos Aires (Argentina): Undersecretary of Digital Government
- Emilia-Romagna (Italy): Coordinator of the Digital Transition Unit at ART-ER.
- Flanders (Belgium): CEO of Digital Flanders
- Gyeonggi (South Korea): Director of the AI Industry Division at the AI Office.
- Noord-Brabant Province (Netherlands) as an observer: Director of European Affairs
“We are proud and humbled to be among so many emerging technology leaders from around the world this week, to advance the cause of equity through emerging technology,” said Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “Moving the needle on such a big scale requires visionary leadership, and that is what we have on Team Massachusetts. I am proud to represent the values of the Healey-Driscoll Administration with our global partners.”
“It is an honor to collaborate with world technology leaders and share experiences of how we are using responsible AI to improve services for our citizens,” said Massachusetts Chief Technology Officer William Cole. “The opportunity to apply the shared knowledge will help us advance many of the AI use cases we are actively working on here in Massachusetts.”
The summit concluded with a visit to the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC). The following day, the delegations will visit the Computer Vision Center (CVC), the Alba Synchrotron, the Institute of Photonic Sciences of Catalonia (ICFO), and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC).
About EOTSS:
As the state’s lead technology secretariat, EOTSS is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the Administration’s information technology activities and ensuring that all executive department agencies adhere to its published standards, policies, and procedures. This enterprise approach provides a single, comprehensive framework to ensure that the state is in alignment to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Commonwealth’s data and information systems.
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