On with Kara Swisher Welcome to AI Warfare
Feb 20, 2023
Trae Stephens, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Anduril Industries, delves into the revolutionary role of AI in national security. He discusses the shift in defense tech dynamics, challenging traditional giants like Lockheed Martin with innovations from Silicon Valley. The conversation explores the use of drones in Ukraine and the ethical concerns surrounding military applications, including autonomous systems. Trae emphasizes the need for balancing technological advancement with human oversight, especially in sensitive areas like border security.
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Modernizing Defense
- Anduril Industries, co-founded by Trae Stephens, aims to modernize defense technology using AI.
- They focus on software-defined, hardware-enabled autonomous systems for the U.S. and its allies.
Autonomous Systems in Warfare
- Anduril develops autonomous systems like drones, minimizing human control to optimize efficiency and reduce risk.
- Their goal is to allow mission managers to control multiple assets and make quicker decisions.
Optimizing Human Involvement
- Anduril aims to optimize human involvement in defense, not eliminate it.
- They focus on removing people from "dull, dirty, dangerous" tasks, but humans remain crucial for decision-making.