Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson (Preview) Anduril and the Lattice Partner Program, A New Direction for Defense Tech, OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Pro
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Dec 12, 2024 Delve into Anduril's strategic rise in the defense tech world and its competition with Palantir. Explore how modern warfare challenges are reshaping traditional weaponry, spotlighting affordable drone warfare. Discover the innovative leaps companies are making beyond government constraints while navigating a hesitant industry. Plus, get the scoop on OpenAI's new subscription tier for ChatGPT, offering enhanced capabilities for users.
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Anduril's Platform Play
- Anduril is creating a platform for other companies to build weapon systems upon, similar to Windows.
- This represents a shift in defense tech, focusing on software integration and interoperability.
Shift in Weapon Systems
- Weapon systems are shifting towards common platforms with central software.
- This change integrates weapons, sensors, and data processing, unlike the previous siloed approach.
Drone Warfare Disruption
- The rise of cheap drone warfare poses a mathematical challenge to expensive, traditional weapons.
- Companies like Anduril and Palantir are pioneering new approaches outside the traditional DOD.