The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast Senator Jack Reed, Applied Intuition CEO Qasar Younis, and Josh Wolfe | Command and Control: AI, Autonomy, and the Future of National Defense
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May 3, 2025 
Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, dives into the intersection of AI and defense, sharing insights from his recent trip to Shanghai and discussing China's approach to IP. Senator Jack Reed tackles the U.S. tech race against China, emphasizing the importance of attracting global talent and balancing innovation with security. They explore dual-use technologies, data privacy concerns, and the challenges of military innovation amid growing espionage threats, highlighting the need for nuanced policies that protect both progress and national interests.
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Nuanced Policy for Talent Protection
- Develop nuanced policies targeting specific adversaries like China, avoiding broad restrictive measures that could harm innovation.
- Maintain a diverse talent pool including immigrants and Chinese employees to strengthen companies against espionage risks.
Applied Intuition's Dual-Use AI
- Applied Intuition provides AI technologies for autonomous machines across commercial and defense sectors.
- Their tech integrates AI to enable machines like cars, trucks, tanks, and planes to interact intelligently with humans.
Challenges with Dual-Use Tech
- Adversaries such as China can repurpose or improve acquired technology in novel, unexpected ways.
- This requires us to be vigilant and agile in countering battlefield innovations derived from stolen or captured tech.