WSJ What’s News Booz Allen CEO on Silicon Valley’s Turn to Defense Tech: ‘We Need Everybody.’
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Jun 29, 2025 Horacio Rozanski, CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, shares insights on how technology is reshaping national defense amidst rising global competition, especially with China. He discusses the rapid evolution of AI in military operations, the significance of deep learning, and edge computing in modern warfare. Rozanski underscores the critical need for the U.S. to lead in AI for national security, while addressing vulnerabilities in AI systems. He believes collaboration between Silicon Valley and the government is essential for future innovation.
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AI as Dominant Future Technology
- Booz Allen CEO Horacio Rozanski sees AI as the dominant technology for the next 20-25 years.
- He believes maintaining U.S. leadership in AI depends on increasing the speed of delivery and innovation.
Support Government Efficiency Efforts
- Embrace government efficiency and modernization to reduce duplication and save money.
- Engage openly with all levels of government to become part of the solution for streamlining processes.
Adapting AI for Space Hardware
- Booz Allen worked with Meta to put the LAMA AI on the International Space Station.
- They adapted the AI to run on old computer hardware that remains in space for decades.