In this Hill and Valley Forum panel, Applied Intuition CEO Qasar Younis, Senator Jack Reed, and Lux Capital's Josh Wolfe discuss the challenges of maintaining US technological leadership against China. They emphasize the critical importance of attracting global talent, balancing innovation with security concerns, and developing nuanced policy approaches that address espionage risks without sacrificing America's competitive edge in AI and autonomous systems.
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Timestamps:
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(1:37) Introduction of panel with Applied Intuition CEO Qasar Younis and Senator Jack Reed
(3:05) Explanation of Applied Intuition's work on AI for autonomous machines
(4:11) Senator Reed on dual-use technology and military innovation challenges
(6:12) Qasar's insights from recent visit to Shanghai and Chinese approach to IP
(10:34) Discussion on talent acquisition and immigration policy
(12:42) Qasar's observations about China's surveillance state
(15:25) Senator Reed on data security and privacy concerns
(17:09) Conversation about autonomous vehicles and data vulnerability
(19:22) Finding middle ground between privacy protection and innovation
(21:40) Senator Reed departs; continuation with Qasar Younis
(22:08) Insights from Qasar's recent trip to China and the surveillance state
(24:24) Geopolitical implications of AI and autonomous systems
(25:56) Advice for technologists and policymakers in defense autonomy
(28:22) Closing
