Steve Blank Podcast
Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 8 – AI – Chris Lynch and Nand Mulchandani
Nov 14, 2020
Chris Lynch, founder of Defense Digital Service, and Nand Mulchandani, JAIC CTO, discuss AI in modern war. Topics include optimizing warfighting capabilities with AI, innovating defense with a 'SWAT team of nerds', navigating challenges in defense tech, and ethical leadership in defense AI systems development.
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Quick takeaways
- The role of AI in defense extends beyond warfighting to include humanitarian assistance and cyber security.
- Revolutionizing defense innovation requires attracting top tech talent to tackle high-impact challenges with unconventional approaches.
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AI in Defense Innovation
The podcast episode discusses the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern war, focusing on the role that AI plays in shaping new military systems and operational doctrines. It highlights the efforts of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and its Chief Technology Officer in transforming the culture of the JAIC by introducing Silicon Valley tools and emphasizing product development efficiency. The discussion emphasizes the importance of applying AI across various domains in defense, from warfighting capabilities to business process automation, humanitarian assistance, and cyber security.
