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Washington AI Network Hosts Power Breakfast with Special Guest Ben Brake, Digital and Data Policy Directorate-General at the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport

July 15, 2024 By WHC Insider

Varun Krovi, Ben Brake, Shane Tews, Julian Ramirez, Dr. Dorothee Schneider, Jane Caldwell, Winston Lord, André Loesekrug-Pietri, Tammy Haddad and Helen Toner discuss AI policy at the House at 1229 on Thursday, July 11th in Washington, DC.

Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C, Tammy Haddad’s Washington AI Network hosted a high-level breakfast on July 11th featuring Ben Brake, Digital and Data Policy Directorate-General at the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport. Listen to the full podcast conversation here.

The gathering brought together policymakers and industry leaders in the field of artificial intelligence to discuss pivotal issues and exchange ideas including Johannes Bahrke, Digital Counselor at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, and André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chairman & Scientific Director at the Jedi Foundation.

L to R: André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chairman & Scientific Director at the Jedi Foundation; Tammy Haddad, Founder of the Washington AI Network; and Varun Krovi, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Center for AI Safety Action Fund.

Mr. Brake underscored the importance of international dialogue in shaping the responsible future of artificial intelligence and his detailed analysis of policy frameworks and practical implementations offered attendees valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of AI. 

Held at the House at 1229 in downtown Washington, the gathering provided a unique opportunity for both public and private sector leaders to engage directly with Mr. Brake. His insights on the latest developments in digital and data strategies in Germany and beyond offered valuable perspectives on the future of AI governance and its global impact.

Julian Ramirez, Senior Advisor of Digital Policy at the German Embassy and Helen Toner, Director of Strategy and Foundational Grants at CSET


Ben Brake and Tammy Haddad

Esteemed attendees included Varun Krovi, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Center for AI Safety; Julian Ramirez, Senior Advisor of Digital Policy at the German Embassy; Helen Toner, Director of Strategy and Foundational Grants at CSET; Shane Tews, Senior Fellow at AEI; Daniella Cheslow, Deputy Tech Editor at Politico; and Helen Milby, President of GlobalWIN. 

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