On with Kara Swisher

Ukraine’s Tech Advantage

May 29, 2023

Samantha Power, USAID Administrator and former UN Ambassador, joins Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister and digital innovation leader, to discuss how technology is reshaping warfare in Ukraine. They dive into the impactful Diia app, which streamlines access to vital services during wartime. The conversation highlights technological advancements in military strategy, digital transparency, and how these innovations are fostering a more engaged citizenry. They also explore the role of international support in bolstering Ukraine's democracy through tech.

41:53

Episode guests

Mykhailo Fedorov

Samantha Power

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Tech and Warfare: Ukraine's Dual Front

6min

Tech Evolution in Crisis

4min

Tech Response in Conflict

12min

Beyond Military Aid: Supporting Ukraine

4min

Innovative Tech and Trust in Wartime Ukraine

3min

Harnessing Technology for Modern Warfare

2min

Tech as a Catalyst for Ukraine's Future

8min

Today, Kara talks to USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Information Mykhailo Fedorov about the role of tech in the war, and the power of an app called Diia. Among its capabilities: accessing medical information, filing claims for war damage to property and helping track Russian troop movements.

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