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Cafe Milano Owner Franco Nuschese Named “Magister di Civiltà Amalfitana” in Amalfi, Italy

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Michele Siravo (Left) with Franco Nuschese (Right) after the bestowment of “Magister 
di Civiltà Amalfitana” on Mr. Nuschese during the 24th Byzantine New Year Celebration in
Amalfi, Italy

Amalfi, Italy – Franco Nuschese, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the iconic Georgetown restaurant Cafe Milano, has been named the new Magister di Civiltà Amalfitana. The honor is awarded annually to an individual of Amalfitan heritage, or with deep ties to the region, who has demonstrated outstanding merit and contributions to society.

This recognition was part of the 24th edition of the Byzantine New Year celebration, held in Amalfi and Atrani from August 31 to September 2, 2024. The event highlights the importance of diplomacy and international relationships, drawing inspiration from the medieval history of the Duchy of Amalfi, an ancient and prosperous maritime republic.

Franco Nuschese receiving the Magister di Civiltà Amalfitana from Michele Siravo

The Magister di Civiltà Amalfitan award is bestowed upon individuals who embody entrepreneurial spirit and diplomatic acumen, echoing the legacy of Pantaleone de Comite, a medieval Amalfitan merchant known for his strategic alliances with the East.

The selection committee, comprising the mayors of Amalfi and Atrani—Daniele Milano and Michele Siravo—along with the cultural delegates of both municipalities, Enza Cobalto and Lucia Ferrigno, Ermelinda Di Lieto from the Amalfi Culture and History Center, and event creators, historians Giovanni Camelia and Giuseppe Gargano, unanimously selected Nuschese, citing his ability to forge meaningful relationships across borders.

Franco Nuschese with Amalfi Dignitaries after receiving the Magister di Civiltà Amalfitan

Nuschese was born in Minori, Italy in 1961 and now lives in Washington, DC. In 1992, he founded Cafe Milano in Georgetown, less than two miles from the White House, and has since hosted American presidents, Hollywood stars, and global dignitaries, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The New York Times has described the restaurant as “where some of the world’s most powerful people go.”

Washington AI Network’s Exclusive Interview live from FBI Headquarters Featuring Jonathan Lenzner and Bryan Vorndran

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Washington AI Network Founder and CEO Tammy Haddad (center) interviews FBI Chief of Staff Jonathan Lenzner (left) and Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division Bryan Vorndran (right) live from FBI  Headquarters in downtown Washington, DC on August 27th, 2024.

On the latest episode of the Washington AI Network podcast, host Tammy Haddad is joined at FBI Headquarters by Jonathan Lenzner, Chief of Staff to the Director, and Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division. The group discussed the FBI’s efforts to defend Americans against threats leveraging artificial intelligence and explored the Bureau’s relationships with private industry, privacy concerns in the use of facial recognition technology, the recent rise in sextortion cases, and the dangers of encrypted messaging apps and adversarial machine learning.

Jonathan Lenzner, Bryan Vorndran, and Tammy Haddad

Jonathan Lenzner on protecting American innovation and advice to CEOs: “Number one, nation-state and bad actors are coming for your IP and coming for your technology. Number two, I would recommend having that relationship with the FBI now, before the attack happens. Know your field office, know the headquarters divisions who cover your industry.” 

Polina Zvyagina, Tammy Haddad, and Dede Lea

Bryan Vorndran on the importance of adversarial machine learning: “The FBI cares because it’s predictive analysis to define threats that are, may not have been, manifested in the wild, but that we expect to manifest in the wild. So, there’s three of them.…  The first one is what we call an evasion attack… the second one is called data poisoning… and the third is what we call a privacy attack… I think why the FBI cares is because it’s going to be predictive for our work.”

Jonathan Lenzner on relationships with private industry: “We are trying to make sure that we are having as much of an impact in our engagements with the private sector. And the ways that we try to develop these relationships. One way is to actually join forces and protect America together. So, we’re trying to share timely information with companies, we’re trying to make sure that we’re being responsive even when we can’t be transparent, and then also building meaningful partnerships with them.”

Helen Milby, Justin Oswald, Olivia Igbokwe, and Justin Wilson

Byran Vorndran on the increasing sophistication of AI frauds and scams: “Whether we’re talking about voice cloning, which can be done by just a few seconds of audio or video, or true synthetic content in terms of images or videos, these things are becoming a reality of our present life. They’re becoming increasingly hard to spot because of the sophistication of software. And I would say as a country, we have not put ourselves in yet to precision ways to identify what is real and what is not real.”

Other Notable Attendees Included: Alex Alper, Ed Buckley, Rachel Appleton, Doug Calidas, Deb Cunningham, Rob Danegger, Victoria Espinel, Sena Fitzmaurice, Susan Fox, Arun Gupta, Brian Hale, Steve Hartell, Barbara Humpton, Alex Kelly, Niamh King, Karina Martinez, Martin Matishak, Felipe Million, Dan Meyers, Maryam Mujica, Jane Lee Naylor, Jessica Nigro, Kathy O’Hearn, Brittany Bramell Punaro, John Rizzo, Trooper Sanders, Govind Shivkumar, Jamie Tarabay, Lara Tennyson, Paul Tierney, Christian Vasquez, Andre Welch, Heather Wingate, and Candi Wolff.

Listen to the full episode on Audioboom, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Exclusive Interview: U.S. AI Safety Institute’s Elizabeth Kelly on U.S. Leadership in AI Innovation and Safety

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On August 12, the Washington AI Network podcast welcomed Elizabeth Kelly, Director of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, for a conversation with host Tammy Haddad around the implementation of the AI Executive Order and recent 270-day milestone deliverables led by the Institute, as well as the upcoming Paris AI Action Summit, the private sector’s role in ensuring trust in AI, and global collaboration on AI standards. The interview was recorded before a live audience in the theater of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. 

L to R: Elizabeth Kelly, director of the U.S. AI Safety Institute, on stage at the JHU Bloomberg Center in DC with Tammy Haddad, founder of the Washington AI Network.

In addition to announcing the hiring of Conrad Stosz as the U.S. AI Safety Institute’s new head of policy, Kelly highlights recent bipartisan progress on the Future of AI Innovation Act in the Senate, which would formally authorize the Institute, and newly released draft guidance on model misuse that is open for public comment.

Kelly on US leadership on AI innovation and safety: “We really view our role at the Commerce Department as driving and leading U.S. innovation, and safety is a key part of that. Safety enables trust, enables adoption, enables innovation. And that’s why we all get up in the morning and why we think our work is so important. And we are incredibly lucky to have so many outstanding researchers, companies who are really on the forefront of this incredible technology here in the U.S. and we think it’s imperative that we continue to maintain that lead.” 

When discussing transparency in private sector AI development: “It’s not just the US government that has this knowledge, but the companies are helping foster this broader ecosystem of trust. And that’s why we think it’s such a key component of the guidance.”

On the Paris Action Summit: “I think that the work that we’re doing in the AI Safety Institute network, the convening that we’ll be having at a technical level in November, really feeds into this drive for action. We’re excited to help produce deliverables ahead of Paris.” 

Watch the full video on YouTube or listen to the full episode on Audioboom, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, Wins 5 Podcast Awards as Host of ‘The White House 1600 Sessions’ Podcast

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Stewart D. McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association wins multiple podcasting awards for overall excellence as host of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast, including for his special on the 60th Anniversary of Remembering President John F. Kennedy. Photo taken at historic Decatur House in Washington, D.C., August 16, 2024.

Today, Stewart D. McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, received not one – but five – podcast awards for his work as host of the Assocation’s official podcast The White House 1600 Sessions. 

The White House 1600 Sessions is an award-winning documentary-style video and audio podcast that boasts a catalogue nearing 100 episodes featuring prominent guests who are attached to the history of the White House in some capacity.

McLaurin won two Communicator Awards for Excellence. The first for the historic episode: Remembering President John F. Kennedy: A 60th Anniversary Special, and, second, for best overall series: The White House 1600 Sessions. McLaurin also received three Telly Awards for the video podcast, including one for the specific episode Remembering President John F. Kennedy: A 60th Anniversary Special

Stewart McLaurin (right) poses with the podcast awards at his desk overlooking Lafayette Square with Tammy Haddad (left) of Haddad Media, which produces The White House 1600 Sessions podcast.

The awards come as the Association is planning to open its new state-of-the-art interactive experience called The People’s House located directly across from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue. The People’s House experience, which opens to the public in September, features two floors of interactive White House educational exhibits and features an exact-to-scale replica of the Oval Office. Admission will be free of charge and furthers the Association’s education mission.

The White House Historical Association was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to support her vision to restore and preserve the Executive Mansion and its legacy for generations to come. Mrs. Kennedy sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to explore and engage with American history and its presidents. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that has contributed more than $100 million to the White House in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about the White House Historical Association, visit WhiteHouseHistory.org.

Lynda Carter, Rep. Debbie Dingell Co-Host Powerhouse DC Book Party for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Bestselling Memoir, ‘True Gretch’

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Rep. Debbie Dingell and Lynda Carter co-hosted a lunch reception on Tuesday, July 30th at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Capitol Hill to celebrate Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the publication of her new bestselling memoir, True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between.

The event opened with inspiring remarks from Lynda Carter, best known for her iconic role as Wonder Woman, in which she lauded Whitmer’s courage and authenticity—qualities that resonate prominently throughout the book. Next up was Rep. Debbie Dingell, a longtime family friend and ally of Whitmer, who praised the Governor’s unwavering dedication to the people of Michigan, noting how she has consistently put the needs of Michiganders first even in the face of immense pressure and opposition. Before introducing the Governor, Rep. Dingell closed by expressing her pride in Whitmer’s accomplishments and her excitement for the future as the Governor continues to rise as a formidable national figure.

Lynda Carter, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Debbie Dingell pose with copies of “True Gretch” at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Capitol Hill, Tuesday July 30th

Whitmer then took the stage and reflected on the personal journey of writing her memoir and how the book provided her with an opportunity to share her story with genuine candor and vulnerability, especially on the challenges she has faced throughout her career. Whether it be navigating sexism in politics or making difficult decisions during crises like the pandemic, she emphasized that these obstacles have not only shaped her but made her a stronger and more resilient leader.

The afternoon concluded with a book signing where guests had the opportunity to meet and take photos with the Governor and receive personalized copies of True Gretch. 

Antony Lynch, Rep. Haley Stevens, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Australian Ambassador and Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

Lynda Carter, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Rep. Debbie Dingell

Amy Ricchetti, Amb. Oksana Markarova and John McCarthy

Lynda Carter and French Amb. Laurent Bili

British Ambassador Karen Pierce and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Attendees included prominent members of Congress, senior White House officials, influential media figures, and other key influencers in Washington, D.C.

SPOTTED: Sec. Jennifer Granholm, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Dan Kildee, Rep. Gabe Amo, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Rep. Marilyn Strickland, British Ambassador Dame Karen Pierce, Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, French Ambassador Laurent Bili, Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd, Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova, Teresa Carlson, Jessica Nigro, Lisa Allen, Olivia Igbokwe, Jill Hazelbaker-Franks, Sally O’Brien, Gideon Bragin, Elizabeth Falcone, Helen Milby, Liz Johnson, Robert Costa, Lara Tennyson, Crystal Carson, Sumi Somaskanda, Pamela Brown, Timothy Lowery, Eugene Daniels, Shuwanza Goff, Dr. Christine Grady, Amanda Katz, DeDe Lea, Meg Makarewicz, Cathy Merrill, Melissa Moss, Jane Oates, Ruth Marcus, Rita Braver, Amy Ricchetti, and Jayne Sandman

Washington AI Network Hosts DHS Under Secretary for Policy Rob Silvers

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The Washington AI Network hosted a cocktails and conversation event on August 1 featuring special guest Rob Silvers, the under secretary for policy at the Deparment of Homeland Security. 

Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad conducted a wide ranging interview with Silvers, which was recorded as an episode of the Washington AI Network podcast. The under secretary addressed how conflicts in the Middle East impact domestic security efforts, the power and fragility of the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure, China’s standing in the global AI race, and how DHS deploys AI, including at the border to stop fentanyl.  

Silvers, who also serves as chair of the Cyber Safety Review Board, praised Microsoft’s response to the recent Crowdstrike outage, calling it “fantastic,” yet said the entire incident was “a very stark reminder of both the power of our internet infrastructure and technology and how much it does for us.”

Nicoletta Giordani, Victoria Virasingh and Nicole Sganga
Tammy Haddad and Rob Silvers

On increased domestic threats due to the conflict in the Middle East, Silvers said: “We are very conscious that we’re in a heightened threat environment …  and we are pouring unprecedented levels of resources into our communities, into ensuring that the American people are safe.”

On competition with China, Silvers said: “When it comes to AI … I’m happy to say that at this moment, I think the United States is ahead of China. But it’s not a foregone conclusion that we always will be.”

On combating the Chinese government’s human rights abuses of the Uyghurs, Silvers said DHS “is on the front lines of making sure that products made with forced labor by Uyghurs in Xinjiang province are not allowed to come into this country so that China cannot profit from that.”

“Our enforcement has been so strong that we are seeing supply chains start to shift,” he continued. “We are seeing companies, big U.S. retailers and importers start to do really deep diligence into who they are buying from and … it is changing trade for the benefit of human rights.”

And on the use of AI at the border, Silvers said:  “We are using machine learning models now that can analyze factors, including a vehicle’s travel history to look for anomalies, to look for things that seem suspicious.” Silvers said the new tools recently led border patrol officers to stop a vehicle containing 75 kilos of narcotics.

Gov. Tim Walz Wins The White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch Primary

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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: Gov. Tim Walz attends the 31st Annual White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch at Beall-Washington House on April 27, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Haddad Media)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz, Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, attended the White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch this year – the annual gathering of leaders in government, politics, media, business, and entertainment during the Correspondents’ weekend. Earlier in the day, he was spotted attending the Deadline Netflix reception hosted by Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason at the Irish Embassy with the stars of Netflix’s series, “The Diplomat.” He arrived with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar.

This was the first time the new democratic running mate attended the annual gathering and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: Gov. Tim Walz attends the 31st Annual White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch at Beall-Washington House on April 27, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Haddad Media)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 27: Gov. Tim Walz attends the 31st Annual White House Correspondents’ Garden Brunch at Beall-Washington House on April 27, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Haddad Media)

Washington AI Network Hosts AI Leaders to Commemorate First Anniversary of the White House’s Voluntary Commitments on AI

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Tammy Haddad, Founder and CEO of Washington AI Network, and David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and General Counsel at Amazon, discuss AI policy on July 11, 2024 at the House at 1229 in Washington, DC.

The Washington AI Network hosted AI leaders to commemorate the first anniversary of the White House’s Voluntary Commitments on AI. Founder Tammy Haddad hosted a fireside chat with David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy and General Counsel at Amazon, who highlighted the opportunities and challenges AI presents and the work that Amazon has provided to businesses and customers for secure AI. He emphasized the power of frameworks connecting industry, government and researchers.

Tammy Haddad, David Zapolsky, Rebecca Finlay, Dr. Seth Canter, Rep. Don Beyer, and Shannon Kellogg.

A panel conversation followed with Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Vice Chair of the AI Caucus, Rebecca Finlay, CEO of the Partnership on AI, and Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology at the U.S. Department of State. Their discussion underscored the significant progress made since the inception of the Voluntary Commitments on AI and the ongoing efforts to ensure that AI technologies are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and for the benefit of all.

Rebecca Finlay speaks during the panel commemorating the first anniversary of the White House’s Voluntary Commitments on AI on July 11th at the House at 1229 in Washington, DC.

The speakers emphasized the unusual collaboration of tech companies and the critical importance of these commitments in fostering a landscape where AI advancements align with societal values and public interest. The event served as a platform for reinforcing the shared vision of an ethical and inclusive AI future, highlighting the collaborative efforts needed to navigate the complexities of emerging AI technologies. 

Helen Milby, Founder at GlobalWIN, Miriam Vogel, CEO of Equal AI, and Olivia Igbokwe, Head of U.S. Political Federal Affairs at AWS.
Cynthia Lee, AI Lead at the office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, Correlli van Hulten, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Leila Elmergawi, Senior Advisor for Critical and Emerging Technology at the U.S. Department of State.

The event was attended by an array of distinguished guests including senior officials from the White House, government officials, top executives from leading tech companies, members of the media and other influential thought leaders within the AI community.

Amy Sennett, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Karat, Benjamin Haas, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Shannon Kellogg, Vice President of Public Policy at Amazon.

Other notable guests Included: Senior Advisor to the President and White House Director of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin, Deputy Assistant to the President John McCarthy, Chief AI Advisor at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Elham Tabassi, Deputy Press Secretary at the Department of Defense Sabrina Singh, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security Mary Ellen Callahan, Costa Rican Ambassador to the Unites States Catalina Crespo-Sancho, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy at CAIS Varun Krovi, Cyber Security Advisor at the Embassy of France Oceane Thieriot, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Nicoletta Giordani, Advisor for Public Engagement at the White House Sydney Harvey, Special Assistant to the Senior Advisor to the President Daisy Buenrostro, CBS’ Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa, Technology Reporter for CNBC Annie Palmer, the Washington Post’s Tech Policy Reporter Cat Zakrzewski, Politico’s Deputy Tech Editor Daniella Cheslow, Sen. Mitt Romney’s Chief of Staff Liz Johnson, AI Policy Advisor for Rep. Don Beyer Jason Liang, Head of Government Relations at Scale AI Max Fenkell, Founder and President of Seed AI Austin Carson, Eric Schmidt’s Chief of Staff Andrew Moore, Global Policy Director at Credo AI Evi Fuelle, Co-Founder and Chairman at Silverado Policy Accelerator Maureen Hinman, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Brazil Fernando de Oliveira Sena, and First Secretary of Technology Policy at the British Embassy Jonathan Tan.






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

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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. 

Washington AI Network Hosts Presidential Debate Watch Party

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General Catalyst’s Teresa Carlson, actress Lynda Carter, and Rep. Debbie Dingell attend the Washington AI Network’s presidential debate watch party on Thursday, June 27.

Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad and Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, hosted a presidential debate watch party at the House at 1229 on June 27th. The exclusive gathering brought together a diverse array of Washington D.C.’s most influential figures including politicians, diplomats, policy experts and media personalities.  Notable government officials included United States Rep. Debbie Dingell, French Ambassador to the United States Laurent Bili and Irish Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne Nason.

Lynda Carter, Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, and French Ambassador Laurent Bili

The evening began with a cocktail reception, allowing guests to interact and share their perspectives on the key issues at stake. As the history making debate commenced, attendees took to their seats in front of an oversized screen and watched in anticipation as this historic and pivotal moment in American politics unfolded

Joanna Ain, Maryam Mujica, Tammy Haddad, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Ashley Callen

Also in attendance were Speaker Johnson’s general counsel Ashley Callen; General Catalyst’s Maryam Mujica; The Washington Post’s Amanda Katz and Kathy O’Hearn; American actress/singer Lynda Carter; Amazon’s Steve Hartell, Shannon Kellogg, Jennifer Prescott, and Olivia Igbokwe; Lara Tennyson from Booking Holdings; Miriam Vogel, NAIAC chair and CEO of EqualAI; Helen Toner, Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants at CSET; Amy Sennett, Senior Vice President at Karat; Troy Perry, Director of Policy & Advocacy at Omydiar Network; Victoria Espinel, CEO of BSA; Sydney Harvey, Advisor for Public Engagement at The White House; and Pascal Confavareux from the French Embassy.